Coal Top Stories

VRIC 2023: Canada’s resource economy at a critical crossroads, former premiers say

Concern is growing over the federal government’s seeming inability to leverage Canada’s vast natural resource endowment as it navigates the uncertain global geopolitical and economic landscape.

Henry Lazenby | February 1, 2023 | 7:22 am

Teck’s zinc production up; copper, coal miss guidance for 2022

Total refined zinc output was 248,900 tonnes, below the lower…

Staff Writer | January 31, 2023 | 11:11 am

Indonesia sees record coal exports of more than 500 million tonnes in 2023

Last year, Indonesia produced 687 million tonnes of coal.

Reuters | January 30, 2023 | 6:25 am

UK’s power switch-off shows future for cleaner energy grid

The UK had a preview of the choices that will…

Bloomberg News | January 29, 2023 | 10:35 am

Visualizing US consumption of fuel and materials per capita

Wealthy countries consume massive amounts of natural resources per capita,…

Visual Capitalist - Elements | January 27, 2023 | 10:49 am

Germany may extend coal use to replace Russian gas

While Germany can manage without Russian gas for the coming months, the country would have to expand its purchasing strategy significantly for next winter.

Bloomberg News | February 28, 2022 | 4:17 am

Wind-power giant Orsted stops buying coal, biomass from Russia

The world’s top offshore wind developer will also ensure that Russian companies aren’t direct suppliers to the construction of its renewable energy projects

Bloomberg News | February 27, 2022 | 10:56 am

China’s plans for coal could be upset by surge in energy prices

China’s state planning agency on Thursday announced another round of measures to cool prices, threatening to intervene if a certain range is breached.

Bloomberg News | February 25, 2022 | 10:01 am

Ukraine crisis will disrupt crude, coal and LNG flows even without sanctions

The risks of doing business with Russia will become too much for many companies to bear, even without sanctions, writes Clyde Russell.

Reuters | February 25, 2022 | 7:51 am

Ships shelled in Black Sea as invasion sparks maritime chaos

At least two merchant ships have been reportedly hit since Russian forces began the attack in Ukraine.

Bloomberg News | February 25, 2022 | 7:40 am

Thermal coal price hit all-time high as Europe scrambles for fuel

Russia supplies coal to Europe, with Refinitiv pegging February seaborne volumes at 3.27 million tonnes.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 25, 2022 | 3:49 am

Tranquil valley’s triumph over coal shows hurdles for industry

For campaigners in this pastoral countryside adjacent to a world heritage site, a decision this month by the High Court of Australia was the culmination of a years-long legal battle against a global corporate giant.

Bloomberg News | February 24, 2022 | 10:01 pm