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.
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