Coal Top Stories

Mega-polluting coal plans clash with Australia’s climate goals

A proposed pipeline of coal mine projects in Australia, the world’s second-biggest exporter of the fuel, are threatening to lock in decades of new carbon emissions.

Bloomberg News | September 26, 2022 | 10:07 am

Seabridge, Copper Mountain recognized for mine reclamation work in BC

Seabridge Gold was recognized for its work at the past-producing…

Staff Writer | September 22, 2022 | 10:34 am

Six injured, building destroyed in blast at JSW coking plant in Poland

The explosion at the Koksownia Przyjazn plant in Dabrowa Gornicza.

Reuters | September 22, 2022 | 10:13 am

China has built 14 overseas coal plants since vowing no new ones

The recently or soon-to-be completed plants will emit about 140…

Bloomberg News | September 22, 2022 | 9:57 am

Column: Buoyant coal industry seeks ways to stay in the long-term energy mix

Asia’s coal players gathered this week in Indonesia and the…

Reuters | September 22, 2022 | 8:36 am

China will restart coal mines in northern provinces as power demand surges

Operations will restart for a year at 15 coal mines across northern provinces.

Bloomberg News | August 5, 2021 | 8:32 am

Glencore to return $2.8bn to shareholders in 2021

It joins rivals Rio Tinto and Anglo American in declaring bonanza payouts after record half-year profits boosted by commodities rally.

Reuters | August 5, 2021 | 5:32 am

China grants one-year trial extensions at 15 coal mines to boost output

The notice also requires local government departments to guide and support companies in order to speed up applications for coal mining licences.

Reuters | August 4, 2021 | 7:28 am

BlackRock joins Citi to study plan to shut coal plants early

The proposals involve buying coal plants in developing economies in Asia and operating them for as long as 15 years before closing the sites ahead of current schedules.

Bloomberg News | August 3, 2021 | 7:59 am

IEA’s roadmap shows difficult journey to net zero: Kemp

In the short term, emissions are on a rising trend, notwithstanding a temporary decline during the covid-19 pandemic, putting the world a long way off track to reach zero emissions by 2050.

Reuters | July 30, 2021 | 7:56 am

Glencore ups expectations for FY trading, lowers nickel, coal

Coal production fell 16% to 48.7 million tonnes in the first half, partly because of market-related cuts in Australia.

Reuters | July 30, 2021 | 7:46 am

Anglo American half-year profit best in its 104-year history

The diversified miner reported pre-tax profits of $10.1 billion for the six months to June, more than double what it made in 2020 as a whole.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 29, 2021 | 7:09 am

Low-carbon power for steel, aluminum industries key for global decarbonization goals — report

According to Wood Mackenzie, ramping up battery metals production is also important to limit the average global warming to two degrees above pre-industrial levels by 2040.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 29, 2021 | 6:06 am

BlackRock support sought in bid to end 5-month coal mine strike

About 120 miners and supporters descended on BlackRock’s offices in midtown Manhattan.

Bloomberg News | July 28, 2021 | 11:48 am

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