November 12, 2019

The US coal producers plowing ahead with new mines in a rout

As coal prices tumble and bankruptcies rise, a few US miners are still pushing ahead with plans to expand.

November 12, 2019

Anglo American lowers thermal coal forecast amid move to exit sector

The commodity was barely mentioned in an update to investors as one of the company’s main pillars of growth from 2020 and beyond.

November 10, 2019

A solution to keep coal going in Wyoming

A private-public Integrated Test Center aims to create solutions to reuse the CO2 released by coal-fired power plants.

November 7, 2019

BHP says it is unaffected by sanctions on China’s COSCO

COSCO operates in multiple segments of the seaborne trade, including container and dry bulk shipping.

November 7, 2019

BHP’s Australian shareholders vote to stay in coal lobby groups

Only 27% of votes cast at the company’s annual meeting in Sydney were in favour of cutting ties with industry organizations in favour of fossil fuels.

November 6, 2019

South32 exits thermal coal with South African assets sale

The miner, which spun out of BHP in 2015, has been trying to sell its South African thermal coal operations for more than a year.

November 5, 2019

Mining tycoons lose challenge to UK bribery investigation

UK judge ruling bolsters the Serious Fraud Office in one of its longest-running and most sensitive investigations

November 3, 2019

Australia’s threat to outlaw mining protests highlights industry split

The industry is increasingly split along climate change lines.

November 3, 2019

Germany’s coal consumption continues to go down

Lignite and bituminous coal produced 50% less energy than renewables in Germany during the first three quarters of 2019.

November 1, 2019

Australia’s pro-coal prime minister signals war on climate activism

Scott Morrison’s choice of language Friday made it clear how he views some environmental protesters.