January 5, 2018

China aims to supersize coal sector through mergers

China plans to create several "super-large" coal mining companies by the end of 2020 as nation ramps up years of efforts to streamline the fragmented sector.

January 3, 2018

Blue skies, green cars and a year of revolution for industrial metals: Andy Home

Arrival of new Silicon Valley players like Tesla and Apple to old world of metals serves to reinforce focus on environmentally clean, ethical supply chains.

January 2, 2018

Glencore sells Australian coal mine to Gupta’s GFG Alliance

Glencore agreed to sell one of two Australian coal mines it put up for sale last year to British industrialist Sanjeev Gupta's GFG Alliance.

January 1, 2018

Moroccans continue to protest against the “mines of death”

Protesters met with authorities but no agreements were reached, so rallies are set to continue.

January 1, 2018

India’s Singareni Collieries wants to produce 85 million tonnes of coal per year

The state-owned company plans to open up 12 new mines.

January 1, 2018

Russia’s Mechel says has enough creditor support for restructure of $1bn loan

The company, which is controlled by businessman Igor Zyuzin and came close to bankruptcy last year, circulated the final draft of a restructuring proposal among its creditors.

December 29, 2017

West Virginia coal miner killed in dozer accident

A coal miner in West Virginia has died following an accident at a mine owned by Revelation Energy, LLC.

December 28, 2017

Renewables generated triple the power of coal in 2017, UK figures show

British wind farms generated more electricity than coal plants on more than 75% of days this year.

December 27, 2017

Thousands protest in Morocco against the “mines of death”

The city of Jerada has seen four days of massive protests.

December 26, 2017

Coal mine collapses in Afghanistan killing five

Officials say the mine was dug with little regard for safety.