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.

August 16, 2021

Benga Mining applies for judicial review following Canada’s coal mine snub

A unit of Australian billionaire Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting has applied to the Federal Court for a judicial review of the rejection of the proposed $800 million Grassy Mountain steelmaking…