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.

October 31, 2019

Cratering demand signals more trouble in coal country

The wave of Chapter 11 filings seems to be picking up as coal consumption falls, and coal-fired power plants go offline.

October 30, 2019

Mongolia coal giant ramps up work on $1 billion Hong Kong IPO

IPOs in Hong Kong have raised $20.4 billion this year.

October 29, 2019

The men who would be king of Glencore move into the spotlight

Contenders for the biggest job in commodity trading, the head of Glencore, will be on parade this week.

October 29, 2019

Top US private coal miner Murray Energy files for bankruptcy

The Ohio-based miner is the eighth coal company to go under over the past year as demand for the fossil fuel continues to diminish.

October 28, 2019

Rio Tinto says miners need to leverage technology as scrutiny of the industry rises

Technologies such as autonomous rail-cars and increased automation can lower the impact of the industry on the environment as well as raise profit margins, the company said.

October 24, 2019

Navajo shuts down Spring Creek coal mine over sovereign immunity dispute

The Navajo Nation could face up to $1 billion in clean up costs.

October 24, 2019

Coal power plants face $7.3 billion losses in Europe in 2019

Almost 80% of lignite and hard coal-fired generators will be unprofitable this year, a hit the industry is unlikely to survive without government help.