November 29, 2022

New Australia coal projects to increase methane emissions by 19%

If 15 planned coal mining projects in Australia enter operation they would boost the country’s methane emissions from the dirtiest fossil fuel by nearly a fifth, according to an analysis.

November 29, 2022

United Tractors seeks gold, nickel in move to cut coal sales

Company is in “full throttle” for new metals and renewable assets as the Indonesian company aims to cut its reliance on coal to half the total income by 2030.

November 27, 2022

Mining coal in your garden is a lucrative business in Poland

Illegal mining has emerged as a new 'lucrative' line of work as Poland grapples with energy shortages.

November 25, 2022

India considers selling stakes in its mammoth coal, zinc miners

The government is looking to sell 5%-10% in Coal India Ltd., Hindustan Zinc Ltd., Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. via the so-called offer-for-sale mechanism.

November 25, 2022

South Africa’s Transnet lifts force majeure on coal export line

The company has invoked a force majeure six times in less than two years.

November 25, 2022

Namibia plans railway revamp to boost regional coal exports

Land-locked Botswana has sought alternative routes to export its coal as disruption to South Africa's railway lines impact the commodity's route to Richards Bay port.

November 25, 2022

Australia court blocks giant coal mine on human rights grounds

The Galilee project is the first Queensland coal mine that has been blocked because of its climate impact.

November 24, 2022

Zimbabwe gives first details of new mining royalty policy

The royalty policy that came into effect in October compels miners to pay half of their royalties in minerals and the rest in cash.

November 23, 2022

INSIGHT: Bankers pour cold water on red hot coal

After years of decline, demand for the polluting fossil fuel has surged this year as Europe scrambles to replace Russian gas, and coal miners are making money hand over fist.

November 23, 2022

China’s record coal output to weigh on prices amid weak demand

China’s coal production is set to climb for the sixth year in a row, reaching a new record.