Silver-infused bacteria make fuel cells more efficient

Bids for Optimum are expected to be finalized by the end of November, with due diligence starting on Monday.

Failing to get the project off the ground would deprive Mozambique of a source of revenue it’s come to rely on. Coal is Mozambique’s biggest export.

But Teck Resources says it will have the most advanced emission-control system in oil sands.

The agreed price serves as an industry benchmark for supplies of seaborne thermal coal in Asia.

South African miner Exxaro is eyeing South32's local coal assets, which include an export quota, as it looks to increase its exports.

Coal’s push to $100 a ton in Europe may benefit the greenest energy providers more than it does for miners.

New Mining Charter seeks to reduce uncertainty and boost investment in the sector.

This winter, regulators are replacing hard caps on coal use and steel production with less strict targets.

Coal currently feeds about 27% of the world’s energy demand.