March 24, 2020 Mongolia resumes coal exports to China Ulaanbaatar had suspended coal exports to China in February in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
March 24, 2020 Poland allows PGE to extend brown coal production in Turow PGE says that extending the operations will help to increase national security of electricity supplies.
March 24, 2020 South African mining braces for coronavirus lockdown President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday imposed a 21-day lockdown.
March 23, 2020 Hatch, Anglo, BHP, and Fortescue form Green Hydrogen consortium Companies are committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
March 20, 2020 Critics cry foul at miners for using virus to bend rules Trade groups for the affected industries say they are victims of the outbreak and deserve a break.
March 20, 2020 Pennsylvania coal mines must shut down, governor orders Consol Energy and Contura Energy both operate coal mines in the state.
March 19, 2020 Eskom talks to get coal for Kusile plant drag on for 13 years South Africa’s state-owned utility has yet to agree a supply contract for its newest power station, more than a decade after approving a plan to negotiate with Anglo American.
March 19, 2020 Buffalo not halting operations in South Africa The company said it has increased safety-hygiene measures but closures have not been decided.
March 17, 2020 Major MSHA reorg: New map shows three enforcement regions As the coal industry has declined in activity, operators have seen surplus coal inspectors being shifted to the metal/non-metal industry.
March 16, 2020 Union members at Cerrejon coal mine vote to strike Cerrejon is trying to reduce, freeze and eliminate benefits for employees using the fall in coal prices as an excuse.
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