November 24, 2021

Pinched by energy crisis, Spanish coal plant slated for closure fires up

The As Pontes coal plant in Spain's Galicia region, has been idle since July and is slated for closure.

November 24, 2021

Scientists improve technique for conversion of CO2 emissions into fuel feedstock

Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have improved the selectivity of electrochemical reduction, which allows for the conversion of CO2 emissions into a fuel feedstock.

November 23, 2021

Australia’s Coronado Global plans to gradually resume ops after miner’s death

Operations at the mine were temporarily suspended to allow for investigation by various authorities at its Curragh Mine Complex.

November 23, 2021

Bosnian coal miners halt work, protest against lower wages

Thousands of miners halted work at Bosnia's seven coal mines on Tuesday.

November 23, 2021

China’s coal crunch isn’t over yet as cold weather drives demand

A La Nina weather pattern will likely cause temperatures to plunge periodically through the winter, boosting demand to heat homes.

November 23, 2021

Coal phase-out may take longer than countries are willing to admit – report

Wood Mackenzie points out that the world will need coal-fired power to ensure an orderly transition to a low-carbon world.

November 22, 2021

Mechanism behind coal creation may be different than previously thought

Penn State University researchers discovered that organic material eventually becomes coal and produces methane through microbial action.

November 22, 2021

Anglo CEO expects investor support for plan to keep ‘met’ coal

The company plans to retain its steelmaking coal portfolio as it is confident investors will not press for an early exit.

November 21, 2021

Biden faces tougher sell to Manchin as coal hits 12-year high

Central Appalachia coal prices at a 12-year high could give West Virginia a boost just as Biden needs to persuade its Senator Joe Manchin to support his Build Back Better…

November 19, 2021

Floods, more rain in British Columbia disrupt Centerra and New Gold mines

Shipping of concentrate to port and delivery of some parts and consumables to the mines continue to be disrupted.