July 8, 2022

Dirty coal is keeping South Africa’s inflation in check

South Africa’s reliance on coal to generate most of its power makes it an environmental pariah but it’s also helping keep inflation in check.

July 7, 2022

S.Africa’s Transnet issues veiled threat to coal exporters

Transnet announced it had lifted force majeure on nine coal exporting parties that had agreed to amend transportation contracts but voiced frustration at not being able to reach a deal…

July 7, 2022

UK coal mine decision delayed as politics intervenes

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation today and said he would continue to serve in post until his party selects a new leader.

July 6, 2022

Key South African trade route blocked as fuel costs surge

An average 1,500 trucks mainly exporting chrome and coal travel to Maputo’s port along the highway daily.

July 6, 2022

UK leaves door open for coal comeback in bid to keep lights on

The UK is set to water down one of its key climate change policies as it battles soaring energy prices.

July 6, 2022

Researchers call for science-based policies given impacts of mining on salmon, trout

Scientists comprehensively link, for the first time, mining policy to the current understanding of watershed ecology and salmonid biology.

July 5, 2022

Tussle over $5 billion wages a new risk to India coal supply

Workers are seeking a 47% increase in wages, while Coal India has offered a 3% raise.

July 5, 2022

South Africa’s 400 abandoned coal mines pose deadly, toxic risk

The sites threaten to pollute rivers and land by leaching acidic water, while posing a safety risk as access isn’t secured, according to Human Rights Watch.

July 5, 2022

Europe snaps up coal from abroad to fill gap left by Russia

Helping to fill the gap is more coal from the US, Colombia, and Australia.

July 5, 2022

Earth’s mineral diversity 75% greater than previously thought

Two papers published in American Mineralogist and sponsored in part by NASA help reconstruct the history of life on earth and guide the search for new minerals and ore deposits.