EU countries hunt for global coal stocks as Russian ban looms

EU envoys are set to approve on Thursday a ban on Russian coal that would take full effect from mid-August, a month later than initially planned.

Reuters | April 7, 2022 | 5:13 am

Colombia to tender gold, coal assets by end of June

The bidding round for coal exploration contracts opens this month, while gold round is expected in the first half of 2022.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 7, 2022 | 3:45 am

220-year chart shows “no evidence” green energy transition is underway

It took 70 years for oil and gas to take 50% of the global primary energy market from coal. Today renewables can't even match incremental growth in demand.

Frik Els | April 6, 2022 | 2:13 pm

Indonesia, Australia face limits in coal exports to Europe ahead of Russian ban

The EU depends on Russia for around 45% of its coal imports.

Reuters | April 6, 2022 | 7:20 am

Greece to ramp up coal mining to help cut reliance on gas

Greece, which covers about 40% of its annual needs with Russian gas, looks into scaling up coal-fired capacity under a contingency plan.

Reuters | April 6, 2022 | 4:19 am

Battery Metals Royalties to acquire 45% interest in Mongolian coal assets from Silver Elephant Mining

The proposed transaction, the company said, is a step to transform Silver Elephant to a pure silver mining and exploration company by monetizing non-core assets.

Staff Writer | April 5, 2022 | 3:15 pm