September 24, 2024

Australia clears coal mine expansions in hit to green goals

The government has approved an extension of Whitehaven's Narrabri, MACH Energy Australia’s Mount Pleasant and Ashton’s Ravensworth coal mines.

September 23, 2024

Top miners’ reclamation obligations could surpass industry’s total debt by 2033

Environmental reclamation and site restoration costs for 24 major mining companies reached $72 billion in 2023, up from $40 billion in 2013.

September 23, 2024

At least 38 dead in Iran coal mine blast

The accident was caused by a methane gas explosion in two blocks of a mine run by the Madanjoo company.

September 20, 2024

Trafigura to announce Richard Holtum as new CEO as soon as next week

Holtum currently runs Trafigura’s gas, power and renewables division.

September 18, 2024

Column: China’s coal use and output are rising, even as renewables surge

Electricity from thermal sources rose 3.7% in August from a year earlier, according to official data.

September 17, 2024

New Hope eyes growth as it bids for Anglo American coal assets

An acquisition would be a big move from the thermal coal miner into steel-making coal.

September 17, 2024

Seriti plans to cut over 1,200 coal jobs

The planned job cuts would impact workers at Middleburg mines and Klipspruit South-East pit.

September 14, 2024

China’s August coal output up on more power, chemical demand

July was the hottest month on record for China, and the heat waves continued into August.

September 13, 2024

Britain’s approval of new coal mine unlawful, court rules

Developer West Cumbria Mining says the project would be "a unique 'net zero' mine".

September 12, 2024

Indonesia’s Adaro plans $2.5 billion coal sale in green turn

The company, which is one of country’s biggest coal miners, aims to offload its 99.9% stake.