Operating coal-fired power plants more expensive than switching to renewables – report

A University of Surrey researcher makes the case for solar power in a new paper.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 6, 2022 | 7:41 am

A giant coal fleet is the quickest way to get climate funds

The pledge by some developed countries to provide $8.5 billion to help South Africa move away from coal is nowhere near the trillions needed to avoid the worst effects of climate change.

Bloomberg News | February 4, 2022 | 8:16 am

Czechs withdraw Turow mine complaint after Polish payment

The leaders of both countries agreed a deal on Thursday to end a long-running dispute over expansion at the lignite mine.

Reuters | February 4, 2022 | 7:58 am

Colombia to open gold, coal assets up for bids

On February 24, the government will pre-launch the gold round to allow interested companies to prepare their proposals.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 4, 2022 | 3:55 am

Understanding global demand for steelmaking coal

As demand for steel grows, so will steelmaking coal’s role in sustainable production.

Visual Capitalist | February 3, 2022 | 5:18 pm

Poland violates law in lignite mine dispute, EU court aide says

Polish and Czech government negotiators have reached an agreement in their dispute over Turow.

Bloomberg News | February 3, 2022 | 9:56 am

India shows early signs of high coal, LNG, crude prices hurting demand

One of the key questions for the outlook for energy commodities is how quickly the current high prices translate into demand destruction, writes Clyde Russell.

Reuters | February 1, 2022 | 8:07 am