October 1, 2021 India snags cheap Australian coal sitting at Chinese ports The fuel is being bought at a $12 to $15 a tonne discount to fresh shipments from Australia.
October 1, 2021 China’s coal miners told to produce even if they’re over quotas The country controls coal production under a quota system that caps annual output of mines in order to manage supply.
October 1, 2021 Russell: China’s coal crunch is self-inflicted, costly and temporary China is paying a high price for policies that curbed domestic coal output and imports.
October 1, 2021 Czechs want Polish deal over disputed coal mine to last longer term, minister says Talks to end the dispute over the Turow mine got stuck on Thursday over the length the agreement should be valid,
September 30, 2021 China orders top energy firms to secure supplies at all cost Volatility in the energy markets is poised to intensify on the order from the central government, analyst says.
September 30, 2021 South Africa energy minister backs coal amid climate talks The bulk of South Africa’s electricity is generated by burning coal.
September 30, 2021 Russia submits proposed mining tax changes to the parliament The taxes will affect Russian producers of steel, coking coal and fertilisers, as well as mixed ore.
September 30, 2021 China power crunch slams factories as coal lobby warns woes could stay until winter Since last week, more than 100 companies from electronic component manufacturers to gold miners have notified stock markets of production suspensions.
September 29, 2021 An obscure Chinese mining law is hobbling global energy security China’s current energy crisis can be traced back in part to a legal amendment targeting miners that garnered little notice when it went into effect in March.
September 28, 2021 Australia’s top coal-exporting state expects to halve carbon emissions by 2030 The conservative New South Wales government projects it will achieve emissions reductions between 47% and 52% by 2030.
Chinese copper smelter, Antofagasta agree to record low fees Tough negotiations reflected a market facing abundant refining capacity but tight global ore supplies. December 22, 2025 | 12:20 pm
