August 31, 2017

Govt electricity supply report ‘will not save US coal’

There's nothing in Dept of Energy's electricity grid reliability analysis that'll stop substitution of coal by natural gas and renewable energy says Moody's.

August 29, 2017

US to extend ban on mining near Yellowstone national park

US Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke wants to speed up a two-year review of mining on more than 30,000 acres just north of the park.

August 28, 2017

Glencore to offload second coal mine in Australia in less than three months

Decision comes as the Swiss-based miner and commodities trader rethinks how to deploy capital as its cuts debt.

August 28, 2017

China issues draft rules for utilities to boost coal stocks – govt

During winter and summer, power companies' coal inventories must be five to 10 days above normal levels.

August 27, 2017

UK coal use drops to 135-year low

Once the engine of the Industrial Revolution rooted in the UK, coal is now less popular than ever as an electricity source.

August 23, 2017

South Africa welcomes Tegeta coal mine sale by Oakbay

South Africa's government welcomes the sale to a Swiss-based firm for $225 million, citing the jobs the sale could save, the department of mineral resources said on Wednesday.

August 23, 2017

China coal imports from Australia climb for second month

Chinese coal imports from key supplier Australia chalked up year-on-year gains for the second straight month in July, customs data showed, as local output of the commodity eased amid a…

August 22, 2017

Trump halts study into Appalachian mining technique’s likely health hazards

Method is believed to deposit waste containing toxic minerals in ground waters.

August 22, 2017

Iron ore nears $80 a tonne

Prices for the steelmaking material have increased almost 50% since its 2017 lows.

August 22, 2017

Polish coal mining swings to profit on prices, restructuring

According to the Industrial Development Agency (ARP), net profit at Polish coal mines stood at 1.45 billion zlotys (US$400.06 million) in the first half of the year compared to a…