April 9, 2021

China is paying a high price for its ban on Australian coal: Russell

The restrictions on imports from Australia came into effect in the second half of last year, resulting in China's imports dropping to virtually zero in the first two months of…

April 8, 2021

Value of top 50 mining companies surges $600 billion from covid lows

Despite gold's price slump, strong copper and iron ore prices lifted MINING.COM's ranking of the world's 50 most valuable miners to a new record high of $1.35 trillion.

April 8, 2021

Volvo, SSAB plan first fossil-free steel trucks on road to carbon neutrality

Volvo plans to start production this year of prototype vehicles and components from steel made by SSAB using hydrogen produced from renewable energy.

April 8, 2021

Coal’s share in India’s power mix hits highest in over 2 years

This year seasonal factors have limited output of renewables, including hydro electricity, which are weather dependent, helping coal's share to rebound.

April 8, 2021

Anglo American to spin off South African coal assets

The diversified miner plans to list Thungela in Johannesburg and London amid investor pressure over environmental concerns.

April 7, 2021

Sustainable investment group UNPRI reviews Liberty Mutual membership over Australian coal mine plan

The US insurer is backing a coal project in Australia that has drawn fire from community groups worried about climate change and pollution.

April 7, 2021

China is increasingly the outlier in building new coal-fired power: Russell

China commissioned 38.4 GW of new coal plants last year, more than offsetting the retirements achieved in the rest of the world.

April 6, 2021

Coal plant development in China offset global retreat

China commissioned 76% of the world’s new coal plants in 2020, up from 64% in 2019.

April 6, 2021

Australian gov’t says superannuation funds should support new coal projects

Australia's superannuation funds should be free to support the coal industry's expansion plans, resources minister Keith Pitt said.

April 6, 2021

Ash from largest coal-fired power plant in DR releasing toxic heavy metals – report

Scientists say coal ash from the Punta Catalina power plant revealed high concentrations of arsenic, selenium and other potentially harmful heavy metals.