Coal phase-out may take longer than countries are willing to admit – report

Wood Mackenzie points out that the world will need coal-fired power to ensure an orderly transition to a low-carbon world.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 23, 2021 | 6:06 am

Mechanism behind coal creation may be different than previously thought

Penn State University researchers discovered that organic material eventually becomes coal and produces methane through microbial action.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 22, 2021 | 6:06 am

Anglo CEO expects investor support for plan to keep ‘met’ coal

The company plans to retain its steelmaking coal portfolio as it is confident investors will not press for an early exit.

Reuters | November 22, 2021 | 3:51 am

Biden faces tougher sell to Manchin as coal hits 12-year high

Central Appalachia coal prices at a 12-year high could give West Virginia a boost just as Biden needs to persuade its Senator Joe Manchin to support his Build Back Better package.

Bloomberg News | November 21, 2021 | 1:38 pm

Floods, more rain in British Columbia disrupt Centerra and New Gold mines

Shipping of concentrate to port and delivery of some parts and consumables to the mines continue to be disrupted.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 19, 2021 | 9:24 am

John Kerry says major climate focus must be on coal dependent nations

Nations including Russia, India, Mexico, South Africa and Brazil are a focus for US climate diplomacy.

Bloomberg News | November 19, 2021 | 8:14 am

Jindal plans to start building Botswana coal mine in 2022

The Indian industrial giant aims for the mine to produce 4.5 million tonnes of coal per year.

Reuters | November 19, 2021 | 7:40 am

WATCH: CEO of ICCM talks to CNN about mining trucks

Global mining truck fleet numbers about 28,000.

MINING.com Editor | November 18, 2021 | 2:05 pm

China’s coal support continues with $31bn finance promise

China provisions up to $31 billion in potential finance for new coal projects.

Bloomberg News | November 18, 2021 | 1:00 am

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