June 24, 2020

BHP to sell Australian thermal coal mine

The world's largest miner has hired Macquarie Bank and JP Morgan to sell its Mt Arthur thermal coal mine in NSW.

June 23, 2020

Europe targets US coal in election-year trade staredown

Targeting the $2.7-billion in coal exports to the EU would hit at the base of Trump’s support.

June 23, 2020

BHP hires JP Morgan to sell Australian thermal coal mine

Increased scrutiny from investors, regulators and climate change activists is prompting miners to limit their exposure to fossil fuels.

June 18, 2020

Covid-19 effects to fast-track energy transition — report

The global pandemic caused energy demand to drop to levels not seen in 70 years. Moody's Investors Service says that's just the beginning.

June 18, 2020

India to end decades-old state monopoly on coal

For the first time in almost 50 years, private companies would be allowed to mine and sell coal.

June 17, 2020

The rising ESG focus in BC mining – report

PwC Canada says the ESG work in the resource-rich Province has the potential to create an internationally-recognized 'Made in BC' label.

June 17, 2020

Energy demand growth was slowing before covid-19, says BP

The oil major’s annual Statistical Review showed that growth in primary energy consumption slowed to 1.3% in 2019.

June 12, 2020

Top miners in good position to weather covid-19 – report

PwC forecasts that miners will take a hit to EBITDA of approximately 6% in 2020.

June 12, 2020

Insurers distance from Adani project amid global coal backlash

The pushback comes after it was reported that three major insurance groups charged Adani for policies covering work at Carmichael since November.

June 12, 2020

Glencore’s Valeria coal mine granted special status

Queensland has designated the 20-million tonne per year project a "coordinated" one, which will get it fast-tracked.