September 15, 2021

Which countries have the world’s largest coal reserves?

The world has about 139 years of coal left at current consumption levels and excluding unproven reserves.

September 15, 2021

Goldman almost doubles Asia coal forecast on supply crunch

The bank lifted its 2022 forecast to $120 a tonne from $85.

September 15, 2021

FirstRand bank to end loans to new coal mines, plants in 2026

It makes it one of only two big South African lenders to close the door on funding for such activities altogether.

September 14, 2021

China’s coal output edges up in August as mines reopen

Coal production over the first eight months of 2021 was 2.6 billion tonnes, up 4.4% on year.

September 14, 2021

Teck Resources weighs sale, spinoff of $8 billion coal unit

Exiting coal could free up resources for Teck to accelerate its plans in commodities like copper.

September 14, 2021

BHP’s net-zero targets don’t include its steelmaking customers

The company says it’s working with industry giants including Japan’s JFE Steel and China’s HBIS Group on ways to reduce manufacturers’ carbon footprint.

September 14, 2021

Democrats’ energy plan will kill US coal by 2030, miners say

The Clean Electricity Performance Program proposed by House Democrats authorizes $150 billion in incentives for utilities that deliver at least 4% more clean energy to customers.

September 13, 2021

Robust metals price outlook softens in 2022 – reports

Global mined zinc production will grow at the fastest pace since 2012 in 2021.

September 10, 2021

Harvard’s $42bn fund to end investment in fossil fuels

Harvard's massive endowment will support the world’s green energy transition.

September 8, 2021

‘Tiger on my farm’: Indian coal mining hub brings new dangers for villagers

Coal mining is more commonly criticised by environmentalists for polluting air and water, degrading landscapes and fuelling climate change than for creating new wildlife habitats.