November 21, 2025

Trump signs proclamation to ease regulations on coke oven processing plants

The proclamation gives some plants an exemption from certain emissions requirements for a period of 2 years beyond their compliance dates.

November 21, 2025

Column: China burns more coal even as output slips, driving prices up

Signs point to further price rises as the world's second-largest economy enters the peak season for energy demand.

November 20, 2025

China’s coal miners hope spot price rally lifts annual contracts

Miners are required to sell 75% of their coal on annual contracts, and the next few weeks will be a pivotal period on those negotiations.

November 14, 2025

Climate talks turn to risks of extracting critical minerals

For the first time, countries have included language on critical minerals — and the risks associated with their extraction and processing — in a draft decision.

November 11, 2025

BHP to compensate Australian coal workers for Christmas shifts

BHP said last month it would be forced to take 'difficult decisions' for its remaining metallurgical coal business in Australia.

November 11, 2025

Column: China’s major commodity imports ease, except for iron ore

Crude oil, natural gas, copper and coal all showed declines from September.

November 10, 2025

Teck held on-off M&A talks with rival to Anglo for two years

Between May 2023 and May 2025, Teck had discussions with a “strategic counterparty,” which it only names as Party X in documents sent to shareholders.

November 6, 2025

USGS officially adds copper, silver to critical minerals list

The new list, compiled by the US Geological Survey, includes 10 additions to the previous one in 2022.

November 5, 2025

China’s trade truce and five-year plan help coal price recover

The government’s plan for the upcoming five years has blurred the language setting out when coal use needs to decline.

November 3, 2025

Asia’s coal mavericks chase riches while giant miners scale back

Deep in the rainforests of Indonesia, a group of miners is betting there’s still billions to be made from the world’s dirtiest fossil fuel.