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.

April 4, 2021

India delays anti-pollution rules for coal power plants again

Coal plants located close to populated cities will now have to meet the standards by December 2022.

April 2, 2021

Coal India’s shipments sink to four-year low amid covid crisis

The state-run miner sold 573.8 million tons of coal during the period, 1.3% less than a year earlier.

April 1, 2021

Rio Tinto’s next chair must navigate between China and Australia

Whoever replaces Simon Thompson as chairperson of Rio Tinto Group will face a raft of complex and problematic global issues.

April 1, 2021

South32 to pay clean-up costs to close South African coal unit sale

South32 Ltd will provide up to $250 million in funds to smooth the sale of its South African energy coal business to mining group Seriti Resources.

April 1, 2021

How the US top coal-producing state is moving to net-zero emissions

With 16 active mines, Wyoming accounts for almost 40% of US coal production.

April 1, 2021

Germany to shut down 1.5 GW of coal generation by December

Germany has promised to abandon coal by 2038 and achieve a mostly carbon-free energy system by 2050.

March 30, 2021

Resource-rich Australia shows vagaries of any commodity supercycle: Russell

For those seeking evidence of a new commodity supercycle, and for the sceptics of a sustained boom in natural resources, Australia’s government forecaster has it covered.