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.

November 20, 2022

Hundreds of power plants in the US violate Coal Ash Rule – report

A report by the Environmental Integrity Project and Earthjustice found that 96% of the 265 power plants that are contaminating groundwater in the US are not proposing any treatment plan.

November 18, 2022

How the state of Wyoming could supply the US with rare earth elements 

Industry innovators are tapping  coal and its waste streams to extract rare earths, 17 essential elements  to realizing an electrified economy.