October 9, 2019

Bankrupt US coal producer closes four mines after prices slump

The closures will affect about 340 employees at three mines and two preparation facilities.

October 7, 2019

Eskom’s $4 billion coal bill headache largely of its own making

Eskom’s coal costs have risen almost 22% since 2016.

October 7, 2019

Coal mine Cerrejon to reduce output amid low prices, possible court ruling

Colombia, the world's fourth-largest exporter of coal, faces a potential spending crunch next year.

October 6, 2019

Indigenous miner becomes third-largest coal producer in the US

The Navajo Transitional Energy Company purchased all of Cloud Peak Energy’s assets.

October 6, 2019

Wall Street’s cold shoulder drives coal veteran to the exit

After running two major coal producers over a decade, Kevin Crutchfield decided it was time to move on when Wall Street began shunning the fuel.

October 3, 2019

Russia’s Mechel to buy stake in Elga coal project for $461m

Mechel is expected to pay for the stake within the next four months.

October 2, 2019

Coal India output sinks to record low as monsoons flood mines

Coal inventories at the country’s power plants have declined to a nine-month low, spurring higher imports.

October 2, 2019

Rise of ethical investing, social license the top risks to miners

The mining and metals sector is facing greater scrutiny from end consumers, demanding a transparent, ethical supply chain.

September 30, 2019

RWE targets climate neutrality by 2040 as sun sets on coal

Plan fits with Germany’s 2038 goal to exit coal-fired power generation.

September 27, 2019

China now produces 56% of the world’s steel

Chinese production up 9.4% so far this year, despite Beijing's pollution fight and slowing construction.