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.

August 11, 2022

New Colombian govt must exercise caution on reforms – business leader

The Petro administration, which took office on Sunday, has proposed a tax reform bill to Congress that would raise $5.8 billion in 2023 in an effort to increase revenue for anti-poverty programs.

August 11, 2022

Column: Australia’s renewable energy ambitions dwarfed by coal, LNG juggernaut

Australia can become a renewable energy superpower but a dose of realism on the scale and cost of achieving the goals would be welcome, writes Clyde Russell.