March 13, 2020

Black-lung coal miners facing serious threat from virus spread

Biggest labor union for U.S. coal miners warns that members are at “significant risk.”

March 12, 2020

Japan can’t quit its coal habit, nine years after Fukushima

Nine years after the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl, the street lined by the trees is still uninhabitable.

March 12, 2020

Exxaro posts 13% rise in annual profit despite drop in coal earnings

Revenue ticked up 1% to 25.7 billion rand during the period.

March 11, 2020

Despite a turbulent year – BHP keeps its brand crown

BHP retains the top spot despite recording a 3% drop in brand value to $5.8 billion.

March 11, 2020

Electric cars and carbon capture get boost in UK budget

Measures for green industries include 800 million pounds for new technology in carbon capture and storage.

March 11, 2020

Australia’s top court rejects BHP appeal over tax ruling

The dispute was over whether BHP should pay taxes on profits made by its Singapore marketing hub.

March 10, 2020

Foresight latest US coal miner to file for bankruptcy

Company said a global economic slowdown triggered by the coronavirus epidemic had pushed it over the edge.

March 10, 2020

BHP in ‘good shape’ to act if coronavirus disruption brings M&A openings

BHP has been focused on scenario analysis around the potential impact of the virus on global supply chains.

March 9, 2020

BC mining expenditure growth flattened in 2019

Decreases in gold were offset by increases in copper, whereas declines in coal were balanced by increases in nickel.

March 9, 2020

Death of coal financing is exaggerated as China steps up

The relatively easy credit underscores the challenge of ridding the world of the dirtiest energy source.