December 16, 2020

Polish coal boss warns of unemployment jump if mines close too fast

Poland generates most of its electricity from burning coal and is the only European Union state that has refused to pledge carbon neutrality by 2050.

December 15, 2020

Australia PM warns of ‘lose-lose’ in any China coal shift

Chinese media reported that China's top economic planner had granted approval to power plants to import coal without clearance restrictions, except for Australia.

December 13, 2020

Pakistan won’t approve new coal power plants

Prime minister Imran Khan said his administration will not approve new coal-fired power generation projects.

December 11, 2020

Anglo American to divest from thermal coal operations by 2023

Company said production across all minerals will increase by 14% in 2021.

December 11, 2020

Coal mining accidents tests China’s control of its cheapest fuel

A series of deadly mining accidents has hit output, while self-imposed import restrictions -- including on key supplier Australia -- limit shipments from overseas.

December 9, 2020

New South Wales greenlights Russell Vale mine expansion

Project will deliver a net economic benefit to the state of up to A$174 million and create ongoing employment for 205 people.

December 8, 2020

Minerals and metals demand recovery in 2021 – report

Fitch sees mining and metals capital expenditure improving in 2021, compared with 2020.

December 8, 2020

US targets illegal North Korean coal sales with new sanctions

North Korea jump-started coal exports after shutting down almost all shipments during the first few months of the year while it sought to block the spread of the coronavirus.

December 7, 2020

Glencore’s succession isn’t over yet

Glasenberg’s exit hasn’t been the brutal Darwinian process he so often predicted.

December 7, 2020

China issues coal buying mandate amid supply shortage, price gains

Country's central state planner issued a mandate to coal buyers on Monday to sign medium and long-term contracts to ensure stable supplies next year.