August 15, 2022

Anglo coal spinoff weighs acquisitions after record profit

Thungela Resources is searching for assets to buy after first-half profit surged on record-high fuel prices.

August 15, 2022

S.African coal exports to Europe surge, shipments to Asia decline

South Africa's coal sales to Europe rose eight-fold during the first half of 2022 compared with last year.

August 14, 2022

Mexican government issues temporary suspension to 10 mining concessions

Mexico’s General Directorate of Mines issued a temporary suspension to 10 mining concessions that need to prove compliance with safety standards.

August 14, 2022

UK coal mine dilemma pits energy crisis against green goals

At the dormant Haig Pit in Whitehaven, there are signs that an activity long considered dead wants to come back to life.

August 14, 2022

How to remove chromium, arsenic from mining-polluted water

An adsorbent with high selectivity for chromium and arsenic has been discovered.

August 13, 2022

Coal giants are making mega profits as climate crisis grips the world

It’s never been a better time to make money by digging up coal.

August 12, 2022

Obama ban on coal leasing on public lands reinstated by judge

The ruling reinstates a 2016 order by then-Interior Secretary Sally Jewell banning coal leasing on federal lands.

August 12, 2022

A $700 billion fund is under pressure over plans to curb coal

South Korea’s National Pension Service faces criticism over potentially weaker-than-expected plans to curb investments in coal.

August 12, 2022

Stanmore Coal pays Mitsui $380m for full control of Queensland coal mines

Stanmore is buying the remaining 20% stake in the metallurgical coal venture BHP Mitsui Coal in Australia.

August 11, 2022

China pledges to cut mining deaths after spate of accidents

Some 129 coal miners have died in accidents in the first seven months of 2022.