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A coal tycoon is making billions in a world aiming to go green

Coal producers have been on a tear recently, an unexpected development for the industry most responsible for carbon emissions.

Bloomberg News | April 18, 2022 | 12:58 pm

Russia’s war in Ukraine puts global energy transition at crossroad

In some ways, the war is slowing the shift and giving old energy new life.

Bloomberg News | April 18, 2022 | 10:03 am

China’s daily coal output in March hits record high

China churned out 395.79 million tonnes of coal last month.

Reuters | April 18, 2022 | 7:45 am

Market volatility to hit Q1 earnings for base metals miners

“The war will likely dampen consumption of many base metals as supply chains are interrupted. Russia is a big player and it‘s not like others can quickly fill the gap,” CIBC mining analyst.

Daniel Sekulich | April 15, 2022 | 11:04 am

Wind passed coal, nuclear power in US for first time on record

Wind farm capacity has increased rapidly in the US over the past 15 years.

Bloomberg News | April 15, 2022 | 8:49 am

Opinion: China’s March commodity imports were subdued, more softness ahead

t's likely that the determination of the authorities to stamp out covid-19 will lead to ongoing lockdowns and economic disruption in coming weeks, writes Clyde Russell.

Reuters | April 14, 2022 | 8:26 am

Transnet declares force majeure on coal contracts, Thungela says

Thungela said Transnet "expressed a desire" to terminate its long-term transportation agreements with coal exporters.

Reuters | April 14, 2022 | 7:12 am

Rio Tinto exits state mining lobby amid climate rift

Rio has left the Queensland Resources Council after the mining lobby group raised concerns on the company's coal expansion plans.

Reuters | April 14, 2022 | 3:40 am

Top coal mines in India struggle to expand as protests slow work

Protests over land sold for mine expansions in one of India’s top coal regions are hindering efforts to boost production and avoid a repeat of last year’s energy crunch.

Bloomberg News | April 13, 2022 | 3:17 pm

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