August 26, 2022

Fracking may decrease magnitude of microearthquakes at mining operations – study

New research proposes the idea that hydraulic fracturing may decrease the magnitude of seismic events and microearthquakes at certain mining operations.

August 25, 2022

Hydrogen could replace coking coal in two decades, South32 says

The Perth-based company wouldn’t be investing in new metallurgical coal projects, and would wind down its business in the fuel, CEO said.

August 24, 2022

South32 shares jump as miner sets special dividend on profit boost

The world's biggest producer of manganese said its underlying earnings for the year ended June 30 came in at $2.6 billion, compared with $489 million a year ago.

August 24, 2022

Russian seaborne coal exports halted by EU ban

Russia is one of the world’s top three coal exporters, controlling about 17% of the global shipments.

August 24, 2022

Coal stock that’s up 300% gets Morgan Stanley price target boost

Thungela Resources is the best-performing stock in Johannesburg this year.

August 24, 2022

New coal-to-product project aims to produce asphalt, building materials

The Center for Carbon Capture and Conversion Is working to decompose Wyoming coal, yielding liquids and solids used to create valuable non-energy products.

August 23, 2022

South32 in talks with Appin coal mine workers over pay

The union's plan to take strike action comes as Australian coal miners are seeing a boom in business.

August 22, 2022

South32 nixes $700 million investment in NSW met coal mine

Australian miner citied insufficient prospective returns from the expected expenditure.

August 22, 2022

China boosts spending on Russian energy to $35 billion since war

Purchases of crude, oil products, gas and coal rose to $35 billion since the war in Ukraine began, from about $20 billion a year earlier.

August 21, 2022

Germany to prioritize coal trains over passenger services

Germany plans to give coal trains priority over passenger services on its rail network as it struggles with an energy crunch that’s threatening the economy.