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.
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.
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