February 6, 2020

Virus-hit China may need more imports of coal. The tricky part – shipping it

Number of ships waiting outside Australia's Newcastle harbor was at an 18-month high of 20 vessels.

February 5, 2020

Peabody Energy posts huge loss on weak coal fundamentals

It said that macro industry conditions, including a mild Northern winter, low natural gas prices, as well as trade and import policy uncertainties, were a challenging backdrop to start the…

February 5, 2020

Nigeria sets ambitious target for mining sector growth

Nigeria has been trying to boost the sector as part of efforts to diversify its economy.

February 4, 2020

Botswana to accelerate $4 billion coal-to-liquid refinery project — minister

The government also expected to finalize power purchase agreements this year for a planned new 100MW pilot power plant using coal bed methane, gas trapped in underground coal seams.

February 3, 2020

Miners need to adopt next-generation values to battle reputation crisis, says Anglo American boss

Mark Cutifani says that, regrettably, the mining industry is still seen as one that takes more than it gives.

February 3, 2020

Private equity abandons mining as deal opportunities dry up

Private equity poured 75% less money into the mining sector in 2019.

February 3, 2020

Social investors, emissions reduction efforts to shape mining’s short-term future — report

Deloitte’s “Tracking the Trends” annual mining report, warns mining leaders they will have to work this year on building trust with communities, consumers and investors.

February 2, 2020

Activists occupy German coal plant in protest, police say

More than 120 people illegally entered the premises of the Datteln-4 power station.

February 2, 2020

China urges coal miners to resume production to keep market supplied

The central government wants to keep the market supplied and stabilize prices amid the coronavirus outbreak.

February 2, 2020

Miners face funding squeeze as green investing surges

Environmental, social & governance concerns have driven money into specialised ESG funds which often exclude mining stocks.