August 10, 2022 Coal’s skyrocketing prices could last years on Russia disruption The EU’s ban on Russian coal that begins this month will boost demand for imports from other countries like Indonesia and Australia.
August 9, 2022 Australia’s coal shipments face a ‘deadline,’ Greens leader says Three of Australia’s biggest export markets for thermal coal -- Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan -- had all pledged to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050 or 2060.
August 8, 2022 China coal mine collapse death toll rises to five workers The incident occurred Friday at a Fenghuangtai Coal Industry Co. mine in Qinyuan county.
August 4, 2022 Day after Mexico mine collapse, families fret over 10 trapped miners President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said investigations into those responsible for the mine's safety will come only after the rescue effort.
August 4, 2022 Low Rhine water level to hit output at two German coal plants Germany last month agreed to reactivate its coal-fired power plants or extend their lifespans in response to its worst energy crisis in generations.
August 4, 2022 Mexican president promises non-stop effort to save 10 trapped miners They became trapped on Wednesday after three wells at the coal mine overflowed, causing an inner wall to collapse.
August 4, 2022 Australia knocks back major coal project near Great Barrier Reef Minister for Environment and Water Tanya Plibersek said the Central Queensland Coal project could have unacceptable impacts on the world heritage site.
August 4, 2022 Russia becomes India’s third-largest coal supplier Steep discounts offered by Russian suppliers to Indian consumers have incentivized higher buying of thermal coal.
August 4, 2022 Ten Mexican miners remain trapped in coal mine after three rescued Some 92 soldiers were working at the scene, as well as specialists and rescue dogs.
August 4, 2022 Glencore profit more than doubles thanks to soaring coal price The firm’s coal division generated earnings of $8.9 billion in the first six months of the year as prices for the fossil fuel have soared.
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