June 8, 2021

Anglo American coal spin-off weak on first days of trading

South Africa’s Thungela Resources recovered slightly on Tuesday after a grim Monday debut on both London and Johannesburg exchanges.

June 6, 2021

Two killed, 14 missing in recent China coal mine accidents

14 people are still missing following a spate of recent Chinese coal mine accidents.

June 3, 2021

Workers again block rail line supplying Colombia coal miner Cerrejon

Cerrejon, jointly owned by BHP, Anglo American and Glencore, has had repeated disagreements with nearby Wayuu indigenous communities and its largest union, which held a three-month strike last year.

June 3, 2021

It’s not over for coal as global prices surge on hot demand

Coal is seeing a dramatic spike in demand just as several major miners are hit with production problems, sparking a surge in prices from China to Europe and the US.

June 2, 2021

Anglo American flags restarts of Australian metallurgical coal mines

Company has restarted underground mining at its Moranbah North coal mine in northern Queensland state.

June 1, 2021

Coal India’s $5 billion wage bill set to rise amid rocky outlook

The world’s biggest coal miner is about to enter negotiations with trade unions over potentially hefty pay hikes at a time when the global push for clean energy is putting…

May 31, 2021

China to tighten environmental approval for polluting projects

China plans to strengthen controls in industries such as steel and aluminum which involve high energy use and produce high emissions, in an effort to promote low-carbon developments.

May 31, 2021

Russell: Eight kids and a nun may have doomed coal’s future

Activists have finally realised that hitting companies and governments with potentially massive liabilities is a more effective strategy than having protesters chain themselves to mining equipment.

May 30, 2021

Cerrejón lifts force majeure caused by blockades

Colombian coal mine Cerrejón, owned by BHP, Anglo American and Glencore, will be gradually resuming operations and approved the export of 60,000 tonnes of coal.

May 30, 2021

Putin is betting coal still has a future

Vladimir Putin’s government is spending more than $10 billion on railroad upgrades that will help boost coal exports.