March 8, 2023

Battery bonanza is being sparked by coal’s exit in Australia

Australia’s rapid shift from coal-fired power to cleaner alternatives is underwriting a boom in battery projects able to store solar and wind energy.

March 4, 2023

China to develop more energy and mineral reserves, boost production

China should also promote research and development for the clean and efficient use of coal, Premier Li Keqiang said.

March 3, 2023

Japan’s top steelmaker eyes $700 million ‘green steel’ project

Australia and Brazil are among possible sites.

March 2, 2023

Nippon Steel could buy more stakes in coking coal and iron ore mines

Japan's top steelmaker said it will spend around C$1.5 billion to buy a 10% stake in Elk Valley Resources.

March 2, 2023

Column: India cheers the return of ‘King Coal’ as industry sees buoyant future

The industry's confidence in a long and prosperous future stands in contrast to India's commitment to "phase down" coal-fired power generation.

February 26, 2023

China approved enough new coal plants last year to power the UK

Local governments permitted 106 gigawatts of new plants, the most since 2015.

February 26, 2023

Australian energy minister rules out ban on new coal mines

The government was elected on a pledge to end the country’s climate wars.

February 24, 2023

China’s coal mine accidents rise amid push for higher production

At least six people were killed and 47 others are still missing two days after the collapse of an open pit coal mine.

February 23, 2023

HSBC says greenwash risks have potential to impede market access

The decision comes as financial watchdogs make increasingly clear they won’t tolerate exaggerated or false ESG claims.

February 23, 2023

Death toll rises after coal mine collapses in northern China

Police are investigating the cause of the disaster at the open pit operation in Inner Mongolia.