December 7, 2020

Decarbonizing electricity production in the US by 2035 less costly than expected

Meeting the 2035 deadline for decarbonizing electricity production would only eliminate 15% of the capacity-years left in fossil fuels power plants.

December 5, 2020

Coal mine accident in China’s Chongqing kills 23

The miners died after being trapped in a mine in the southwestern city of Chongqing.

December 4, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Glencore taps coal head Gary Nagle as new CEO; Mining supercycle talk back; Carmakers have blind spot for lithium, cobalt, nickel prices

December 4, 2020

BlackRock, Storebrand pressure Indian bank over coal mining loan

Shareholders of India’s largest bank are raising concerns about a proposed loan to Adani Enterprises Ltd. to help fund the opening of the controversial Carmichael coal mine in northern Australia.

December 4, 2020

Coal mine accident in China leaves 23 trapped

The incident occurred at the Diaoshuidong coal mine.

December 4, 2020

China to allow Australian coal cargo ashore despite ban

It remains uncertain whether the unloadings are exceptions to meet specific demand or a sign of a broader unfreezing.

December 4, 2020

Two coal companies bankrupted by covid as industry slides

Coal has been hit hard this year because of the decrease in demand for electricity to run offices, factories and stores.

December 4, 2020

Glencore taps coal head Gary Nagle as new CEO

Announcement came as the Swiss firm revealed an ambitious plan to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

December 2, 2020

China coking coal surges as covid throttles Mongolia border

Coking coal prices in China have soared to a four-year high after a new covid-19 outbreak slowed border crossings from Mongolia.

December 1, 2020

Teck looks to boost Chinese coal sales amid stalled Australian shipments

Fourth quarter sales to China remained within guidance of 5.8-6.2 Mt.