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…

August 16, 2021

BHP closer to exiting oil and gas with Woodside merger talks

Move would cement the world’s top miner’s exit from the oil and gas industry amid increasing pressure to curb emissions.

August 15, 2021

Teck suspends Highland Valley due to wildfire risk

Teck donates C$150,000 for wildfire relief in BC.

August 15, 2021

Labour relations biggest material risk for mining sector – report

According to stakeholder intelligence firm Alva, labour relations contributed

August 13, 2021

China’s green ambitions aren’t halting new coal and steel plans

Construction began on 15 gigawatts of new coal power capacity in the first half, while companies announced 35 million tonnes of new coal-based steel-making capacity.

August 13, 2021

BHP signs agreement with Aboriginal group on new terms

Company has signed a framework deal with traditional landowners at a coal business in Queensland state.

August 12, 2021

Exxaro says rail snags will hit 2021 exports

The company had been well placed to take advantage of strong demand from China this year.

August 12, 2021

Russell: Asia coal demand surge in stark contrast with UN climate warning

Coal demand, and prices, have been stoked by a recovery in power generation as the region’s economies emerge from the coronavirus pandemic.