November 4, 2020

TransAlta to stop mining coal in Canada by end of 2021

Company will end operations at its Highvale coal mine.

November 4, 2020

S.African commission condemns killing of activist who opposed coal mine

The country's South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) condemned what it described as the “cold-blooded murder” of an environmental activist.

November 3, 2020

China to expand ban on Australian imports to copper

Reports suggest that copper and sugar exports from Australia into China will be halted.

November 3, 2020

The day is here, and climate change is on the ballot

While Trump has been cutting scientists across the government, Biden wants to spend $400-billion on energy research and innovation.

November 3, 2020

LME’s “green aluminum” plans opposed by industry

For first time in its 143-year history, the LME is pushing a platform for greener metal.

November 2, 2020

Cambodia chooses coal in rush for power

Critics say the government’s approval of two more coal power plants bucks the trend towards renewables in Southeast Asia.

November 2, 2020

Vedanta and Hindalco win first mine auction in India

Modi's administration is ending a four-decade state monopoly on the mining and selling of coal by auctioning 41 mines across the country to private companies.

October 30, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

US court upholds miners’ rights to explore on federal lands; Nordgold submits off-market bid for Cardinal in takeover war, Over $1 trillion needed for energy transition metals...

October 30, 2020

Glencore cuts coal target again as Colombian strike hits output

Glencore lowered its 2020 coal guidance by 5.7% to 109 million tonnes as a strike at the Cerrejon mine in Colombia entered its 60th day on Friday.

October 28, 2020

South Africa needs $11bn to help transition from coal, study says

South Africa is almost entirely dependent on coal for electricity.