December 30, 2020

Today’s dirty utilities may be tomorrow’s ESG winners

Does it make sense to invest in a company that’s already ticked a lot of ESG boxes or one that could yet do so?

December 29, 2020

China Datang nears deal for Indonesian power projects

The state-backed energy giant has bought a majority stake in PT Dian Swastatika Sentosa’s thermal power plants in Indonesia for $394 million.

December 28, 2020

China state planner says to ensure gas, coal supplies ahead of cold spell

Top coal-producing regions like Shanxi and Inner Mongolia were urged to expand mining.

December 24, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Canada rejects Shandong Gold’s bid to buy TMAC; Operations restart at Samarco; MMG declares force majeure on contracts after protests in Peru

December 23, 2020

South Africa approves South32 thermal coal operations sale

Country's antitrust tribunal approved the sale to Seriti Resources Holdings.

December 22, 2020

New South Wales greenlights Maxwell coal mine

The company plans to produce approximately 148 million tonnes of run-of-mine coal over 26 years.

December 21, 2020

China to abolish access restrictions on foreign investment in energy sector

Country to fully lift access restrictions on foreign investment in coal, oil, gas, power generation and new energy businesses, according to white paper.

December 21, 2020

Traders at odds with China import ban keep coal cargoes in limbo

Worsening relations between Beijing and Canberra have stranded 74 vessels, about 8.1 million tons of coal, and an estimated 1,480 mariners off Chinese ports.

December 20, 2020

Brief strike ends at Canada’s Westshore coal terminal

The terminal is a key export center for Teck Resources.

December 20, 2020

Australia forecasts drop in coal output under pressure from Chinese curbs

Australia's coal exports have been hit by delays at Chinese ports amid a growing row between the two countries.