October 5, 2021

Vista thermal coal expansion will be subject to federal review after all

Coalspur Mines' Vista expansion in Alberta close enough to the 50% benchmark, Canada's minister of environment and climate change says.

October 5, 2021

Australia approves third new coal mine extension in a month

Environment Minister Sussan Ley approved the extension for Glencore's Mangoola thermal coal mine in New South Wales.

October 4, 2021

China relaxes coal mine safety efforts on electricity crisis

Accidents will no longer result in the shutdown of nearby mines for safety inspections.

October 4, 2021

India asks Coal India to invest in electric vehicles, charging pods

The federal government-controlled miner has already announced plans to invest in solar wafer manufacturing and power generation.

October 3, 2021

Coal price surges to record as global scramble for energy accelerates

Coal prices soared to their highest on record as China accelerated a global struggle for resources that has brought the dirtiest fossil fuel roaring back.

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.