February 9, 2023

Botswana warns of dangers in dash for African minerals

Botswana is reviewing its mines and minerals legislation to "tighten up" laws on mine rehabilitation.

February 8, 2023

First Australian coal cargoes arrive in China, await customs clearance

At least two vessels carrying Australian coal have arrived in China for the first time since an unofficial ban on imports was introduced more than two years ago

February 8, 2023

Phasing out coal in some places may increase consumption in others – study

Countries phasing out coal from electricity risk pushing the excess supply into other industries or other countries.

February 8, 2023

Australia rejects first coal mine under environmental law

Country has blocked a major mine proposed near the Great Barrier Reef under environmental laws.

February 6, 2023

Inside Germany’s renewable energy boondoggle

For all their successes building Europe’s strongest economy, the Germans have made some pretty dumb moves regarding energy policy.

February 6, 2023

Thungela says emerging markets will want coal for decades

South Africa's no. 2 coal miner expects strong coal demand from emerging markets for at least two decades.

February 6, 2023

Anglo American CEO urges public-private fix to Transnet crisis

Transnet has been unable to meet demand for freight trains to transport iron ore, coal and other commodities.

February 5, 2023

UK grid asks coal reserve to prepare as cold snap looms

The Uniper SE-owned unit at the Ratcliffe plant in central England is warming and will be ready to provide power by 12:25 p.m. London time on Tuesday.

February 4, 2023

Scholz is learning that it’s not easy going green

Under Scholz’s stewardship, the German industry is struggling to find new technologies and trade partners to provide the backbone for the coming green transformation.  

February 3, 2023

Thungela Resources to buy controlling stake in Australian mine

The coal producer has been searching for assets outside South Africa, where shipments are being curbed by rail bottleneck.