March 2, 2022 China moves to secure commodities rocked by Ukraine war Government agencies have been ordered to push state-owned buyers to scour markets for materials including oil and gas, iron ore, barley and corn to fill any potential gaps.
March 2, 2022 US official says South Africa aid aimed at coal plants not EVs State-power utility Eskom had initiated the talks last year in a bid to raise money to help reduce its reliance on the coal.
March 2, 2022 China shunning Russian coal with banks nervous over sanctions At least two of China’s largest state-owned banks are limiting financing for Russian commodities.
March 2, 2022 Most Georgians prefer clean energy over coal – study A recent survey found that only 30% of Georgia residents support new coal-fired power plants.
March 1, 2022 After 139 years of coal mining, Peabody expands into solar The company’s primary focus will continue to be coal.
February 28, 2022 US Supreme Court questions scope of EPA’s climate change powers Justices gave a mixed reception to Republican-led states and coal companies seeking to bar the EPA from issuing a sweeping plan to reduce carbon emissions from power plants.
February 28, 2022 Colombia Cerrejon’s coal output soars 89% in 2021 Cerrejon's production jumped to 23.4 million tonnes, recovering from the hit from a three-month strike and the coronavirus pandemic in 2020.
February 28, 2022 Rio Tinto settles with Australian watchdog on Mozambique disclosure breach Company has agreed to pay a small penalty for overstating its Mozambique coal reserves in 2012.
February 28, 2022 Germany may extend coal use to replace Russian gas While Germany can manage without Russian gas for the coming months, the country would have to expand its purchasing strategy significantly for next winter.
February 27, 2022 Wind-power giant Orsted stops buying coal, biomass from Russia The world’s top offshore wind developer will also ensure that Russian companies aren’t direct suppliers to the construction of its renewable energy projects
Lithium swings from glut to scarcity on Asia demand, Traxys says One of the world’s biggest lithium traders is seeing a turnaround in the battery metal market as accelerating demand ends a glut that dragged down prices. January 16, 2026 | 01:05 pm
