June 21, 2019

Adani begins construction at Carmichael coal complex

Company already has around 60 workers onsite, surveying and clearing for access to project's location.

June 21, 2019

Pollution is choking Europe’s poorest region

The EU has warned that any future membership hinges on whether local authorities clean up their act.

June 21, 2019

South Korean firm wins mining leases for long-delayed Australian coal project

The final approval from the NSW state government follows a surprise victory for the pro-coal conservative government in an Australian election in which climate change had been a key issue.

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.