December 3, 2019

2020 renewables use spike not enough to meet climate change goals

According to The Economist Intelligence Unit, global energy consumption from renewables will jump by 14% next year, yet not enough to solve a climate crisis.

December 3, 2019

Canada’s energy outlook forecasts coal use to decline 75% by 2040

Canadian oil pricing and production trends will rely heavily on the availability of export pipeline and rail capacity.

December 3, 2019

Coal exports choked by green-minded towns on US west coast

It’s about to get harder for America’s miners to ship coal to Asia.

December 2, 2019

Indonesia launches digital monitoring platform for mineral, coal sales – ministry

Mineral producers are required to start using the platform by Jan. 1, 2020.

December 1, 2019

Coal power generation continues to drop in the US

While the use of the black fuel plummets, natural gas rises and nuclear generation remains stable.

November 28, 2019

China launches three months of checks on coal mine safety

China, the world's largest coal miner and consumer, has reported six coal mine accidents since October.

November 27, 2019

Iron ore price: World steel production shrinking

US output declines as steelmakers cope with 40% annual decline in prices as anti-dumping effects fade.

November 27, 2019

Vale to shutter Mozambique coal operations for 3 months

The move could have severe implications for the country’s balance of payments and currency, as coal is by far its biggest source of export earnings.

November 27, 2019

BHP’s Henry signals new technology a focus in first speech

Henry said a BHP team had built an Internet of Things sensor gateway, which collects real time data from sensors on mobile and fixed equipment.

November 27, 2019

Anglo American sells stake in Australian coal mine for $141m

A 12% interest in the Grosvenor coking coal mine is being acquired by a consortium of Japanese companies.