July 6, 2021

Top Australian coal mines are spewing more methane than rivals

For every tonne of coal produced in the Bowen Basin region in Queensland state, an average of 7.5 kg of the potent greenhouse gas is released.

July 6, 2021

Iconic South African mines ravaged economy’s unlikely savior

Surging demand and prices for commodities including platinum-group metals, iron ore, manganese and coal are generating record mining-company profits and bolstering government revenue.

July 6, 2021

Australian coal miners recapitalise, eye BHP assets and other M&A

Buoyed by a rebound in the price of coal, miners are dusting off expansion plans and raising capital for new projects and acquisitions.

July 6, 2021

South Africa’s coal export line remains partially closed after derailment

A 208-wagon coal train derailed in South Africa over the weekend partially shutting a rail line that links mines to the Richards Bay export terminal.

July 5, 2021

Indonesia sets coal benchmark price at highest in a decade on Chinese demand

The ministry set the benchmark coal price at $115.35 per tonne in July, higher than the $100.33 per tonne in June.

July 5, 2021

Huge methane leak spotted in heart of China’s top coal hub

Details captured in European Space Agency satellite data show the plume about 90 kilometers (56 miles) east of Shanxi’s capital Taiyuan, in Yangquan City.

July 5, 2021

Serbia eyes billions of euros for power production by 2040

Country plans to invest a total of 6 billion euros in new capacities for electricity production by 2040 as it seeks to phase out coal-fired power plants.

July 5, 2021

Glencore names Kalidas Madhavpeddi as new chairman

Appointment comes one week after Gary Nagle replaced Ivan Glasenberg as CEO and marks a shift to new leadership for the company.

July 2, 2021

Unrelenting coal demand poses challenge to climate goals

The dirtiest of fuels countries are racing to phase out is enjoying booming demand.

June 30, 2021

Anglo coal spinoff surges as global supply curbs lift prices

Thungela has surged as coal climbed to a 13-year high on stronger demand from Asia.