Australian energy minister rules out ban on new coal minesThe government was elected on a pledge to end the country’s climate wars.Bloomberg News | February 26, 2023 | 10:17 am
China’s coal mine accidents rise amid push for higher productionAt least six people were killed and 47 others are…Reuters | February 24, 2023 | 7:46 am
Death toll rises after coal mine collapses in northern ChinaPolice are investigating the cause of the disaster at the…Bloomberg News | February 23, 2023 | 9:26 am
Mining Indaba: Russia-Ukraine war triggers policy shifts, supply chain disruptions Increased prices for fossil fuels have shifted the conversation, potentially benefitting oil and gas projects in Africa as importers scramble to diversify supply chains away from Russia. Henry Lazenby in Cape Town, South Africa | May 12, 2022 | 5:14 am
This London start-up has a cheaper way to suck carbon from the air Mission Zero, which uses simple chemistry and equipment to suck planet-warming carbon dioxide out of the air, just got a $5m injection. Bloomberg News | May 12, 2022 | 4:00 am
India eases green rules for coal mines to tackle fuel crisis Some existing sites will be able to raise production by a further 10% without requiring new impact assessments. Bloomberg News | May 11, 2022 | 8:31 am
A coal mining hub could decide Australia’s future A coal-mining community that has elected the same political party for more than a century could decide Australia’s next government this month. Bloomberg News | May 10, 2022 | 2:05 pm
Europe looking to get a million tonnes of coal annually from Botswana, says President Masisi Coal prices have more than doubled since the beginning of the year. Reuters | May 10, 2022 | 8:21 am
China’s green Belt and Road push leaves plenty of grey areas Developers asked to proceed with “caution” when it comes to BRI coal power projects currently under construction. Bloomberg News | May 9, 2022 | 1:35 pm
Desperate for coal, India’s metal makers hunt for fuel overseas A coal crisis in India has forced producers of sponge iron to scour the planet for supplies to keep their mills running. Bloomberg News | May 9, 2022 | 7:51 am
Blast at India’s Tata Steel coke plant injures three contract workers Three contract workers were injured in a blast at one of Tata's coke plant units in the eastern state of Jharkhand. Reuters | May 7, 2022 | 1:35 pm
‘Bad boys’ are back: India doubles down on coal as heatwave worsens power crisis Country is planning to reopen more than 100 coal mines previously considered financially unsustainable. Reuters | May 6, 2022 | 7:01 am