August 30, 2021 Eskom considers $7.2 billion in wind and solar investment by 2030 Until now almost all of South Africa’s investment and planned investment in renewable energy has been by private companies.
August 30, 2021 BHP considers making covid vaccine mandatory at Australia mines BHP is the first big resources company to consider such a step.
August 30, 2021 Russell: Asia’s coal importers split between rich north and poorer south Region is increasingly becoming split between those countries willing and able to pay high prices, and those who are cutting now unaffordable imports.
August 25, 2021 China coal approvals seen adding to confusion on climate action Local authorities approved 24 plants with a combined capacity of 5.2 gigawatts, a 79% decline from the same period in 2020.
August 24, 2021 BHP turns to electric pickups as miners seek emissions cuts Miners are beginning to test out options to replace their vast diesel-powered fleets with zero-emissions alternatives.
August 23, 2021 Blair Athol coal mine life extended by 10 years Life extension of central Queensland's coal mine follows a reserves update that added 19.5 million tonnes.
August 18, 2021 Russell: BHP’s petroleum exit shows oil and gas may follow coal’s path to toxic status It's likely that this deal signals that the era of paying premiums to acquire oil and gas assets is over.
August 18, 2021 Coal india unions seek 50% rise in staff salaries in early talks The demand is backed by expectations for rising profits in coming years amid a reduction in staffing and plans to increase production.
August 17, 2021 BHP CEO says group remains committed to metallurgical coal "We do believe that the thematic of carbonisation will support certain types of coal for the foreseeable future," Mike Henry said on Tuesday.
August 16, 2021 Sumitomo to sell stake in Rolleston coal mine in Australia to Glencore Sumitomo's remaining interest in thermal coal mines is a 37.13% stake in the Clermont mine in Australia.
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