June 20, 2019

Mercuria, S. African firms place bids for South32’s SAEC coal mines

While some international mining companies have reduced exposure to coal on environmental grounds, others are sparking a race for quality assets.

June 20, 2019

Indonesia to charge higher coal mining royalties under revised rules

Under the proposals, royalties on coal sales to central government would rise to 15% from 13.5%.

June 19, 2019

America’s two coal giants join forces as their market wanes

Arch Coal Inc. and Peabody Energy Corp. are combining mines in Wyoming and Colorado through a joint venture.

June 18, 2019

Trump’s biggest move to end the ‘war on coal’ won’t rescue the industry

The U.S. is experiencing “a wave of coal retirements -- and we don’t think we’re near the end of it.”

June 18, 2019

US senators, coalition escalate complaints on Canadian province mining pollution

US lawmakers have sent a letter to the premier of Canada’s British Columbia complaining about the “lack of oversight” of mining projects in the western province, many of which they…

June 16, 2019

Myths and reality: Adani’s Australian coal mine torches rationality

Adani Enterprises' Carmichael coal mine in Australia is assuming mythical status way out of proportion to its actual significance, even before meaningful construction starts on the controversial project.

June 16, 2019

South32 reduces coal reserve estimate for Illawarra project

The Illawarra project accounts for nearly all of South32's coking coal output.

June 14, 2019

Australian mining industry group advocates for carbon capture technologies

For the Minerals Council of Australia, it is key that the resource industry understands the importance of implementing carbon capture and storage solutions.

June 13, 2019

Australia clears Adani to mine one of the world’s largest coal reserves

Carmichael coal project's supporters say it will boost the economy, but environmental groups say it will damage marine ecosystems.

June 12, 2019

Norway fund may have to offload $1bn stake in Glencore in shift away from coal

Norway’s $1 trillion sovereign wealth fund may have to sell a $1 billion stake in commodities firm Glencore and other investments to […]