May 24, 2022

Coal India to open big, new mine this year to fight power crisis

Production would initially start in the October to December quarter at an annualized rate of about 2 to 5 million tonnes.

May 22, 2022

Africa’s domestic mining sector not severely impacted by sanctions against Russia – report

The Economist Intelligence Unit says Russian mining activities in Sub‑Saharan Africa will be impacted by sanctions but without having a serious negative impact on domestic mining sectors.

May 20, 2022

Ex-coal miner buying McDonald’s in Russia is rebranding an Era

McDonald’s agreed to sell its network of 850 restaurants to former Siberian coal mine owner Alexander Govor.

May 19, 2022

Colombia’s mining income to hit record in 2022 – industry group

If the forecast proves correct, Colombia's income from mining would jump 69% this year from the previous 2021 record.

May 18, 2022

Asia’s two richest men reap windfall from surging oil, coal

With coal prices skyrocketing to a record, Gautam Adani's conglomerate is expanding a controversial mine in Australia to meet demand.

May 17, 2022

Over 500 workers at Mozambique coal mine go on strike

The striking workers are demanding compensation from Vulcan following its purchase of the Moatize mine from Vale.

May 17, 2022

US coal companies struggle to cash in on Europe crunch

The rally in prices is unlikely to pull the US coal industry out of a more than decade-long tailspin.

May 15, 2022

Holcim to sell India business to Adani in $10 billion deal

The Swiss company will sell its 63.1% stake in Mumbai-listed Ambuja Cements Ltd. to Adani Group.

May 13, 2022

Billionaire eyes Washington’s last coal plant for green hydrogen

Fortescue is considering building a green hydrogen facility near Washington State’s last operating coal-fired power station.

May 12, 2022

Mining Indaba: Russia-Ukraine war triggers policy shifts, supply chain disruptions

Increased prices for fossil fuels have shifted the conversation, potentially benefitting oil and gas projects in Africa as importers scramble to diversify supply chains away from Russia.