April 9, 2020

Global coal production will grow this year despite covid-19

GlobalData says disruption has been most significant in China, but global output only marginally affected by pandemic.

April 8, 2020

US coal forecast cut as virus forces workers to stay home

Mines will supply about 537 million tonnes of coal this year, down 22% from last year.

April 7, 2020

The state of Chinese commodities shows recovery taking hold

From oil to copper to coal, China’s gigantic commodities industry is signaling that the first economy to be flattened by the coronavirus is getting closer to a return to normality.

April 7, 2020

Coronavirus boosts Anglo Pacific’s role as financier to miners

Geographically, the company is looking for projects in South America, Australia and Europe.

April 6, 2020

Covid-19 cuts $280bn swathe through top 50 mining companies

MINING.COM's ranking of the world's 50 largest mining companies based on market value shows a beleaguered industry at the end of the first quarter 2020.

April 5, 2020

Explosion at Colombian coal mine kills 11

The accident took place at the Veracruz coal mine in the Cundinamarca department.

April 2, 2020

Australia’s ALS probe finds half of coal quality reports amended

Australia, which is known for its high quality coal, is the world's biggest exporter of the fuel.

April 1, 2020

Only coal mine in Nova Scotia closes doors

Decision to cease operations was based only on adverse geologic conditions, the miner said.

April 1, 2020

Cash-strapped coal giant Murray Energy faces liquidation

The company could be forced to liquidate unless a federal judge lets it cut healthcare payments to retirees.

April 1, 2020

Teck suspends 2020 forecasts, cuts coal output

Company expects steelmaking coal production to drop to about 80-85% of normal levels in an initial two-week slowdown due to the coronavirus outbreak.