Coal Top Stories

S.African coal exports to Europe surge, shipments to Asia decline

South Africa's coal sales to Europe rose eight-fold during the first half of 2022 compared with last year.

Reuters | August 15, 2022 | 7:47 am

Mexican government issues temporary suspension to 10 mining concessions

Mexico’s General Directorate of Mines issued a temporary suspension to…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | August 14, 2022 | 12:22 pm

UK coal mine dilemma pits energy crisis against green goals

At the dormant Haig Pit in Whitehaven, there are signs that…

Bloomberg News | August 14, 2022 | 10:31 am

How to remove chromium, arsenic from mining-polluted water

An adsorbent with high selectivity for chromium and arsenic has…

Staff Writer | August 14, 2022 | 5:53 am

Coal giants are making mega profits as climate crisis grips the world

It’s never been a better time to make money by…

Bloomberg News | August 13, 2022 | 1:36 pm

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Australia’s Macquarie bank to exit coal by 2024

The lender will stop financing coal projects by 2024 as it aligns its business with global commitments to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 7, 2021 | 7:00 am

Anglo American investors approve spin-off of South African thermal coal

Anglo is shifting away from assets that mine the most polluting fossil fuels and is also looking to exit from its Colombian thermal coal mine.

Reuters | May 6, 2021 | 7:59 am

World’s biggest coal port loan price linked to social, emissions goals

Port of Newcastle will pay less if certain targets are met, including reducing its direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions and screening all customers for modern slavery risks.

Reuters | May 4, 2021 | 6:30 am

What a smooth transition away from coal in the US could look like

An expert from the University of Chicago says the US needs to leverage the social cost of carbon while remaining mindful of environmental justice and coal communities.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 2, 2021 | 7:00 am

Liberty Mutual puts Australian coal project on hold

US insurer will not be filing an environmental impact assessment for the Baralaba South project, missing a deadline as it weighs alternatives for the proposed mine.

Reuters | April 30, 2021 | 8:34 am

BHP’s Mt. Arthur bind illustrates mining’s coal dilemma

As BHP Group looks at options to spin off or sell its thermal coal assets, the miner is facing pressure from climate-conscious investors.

Reuters | April 30, 2021 | 8:19 am

Special report: A grandiose dream to carve out a giant coal mine in frozen eastern Siberia

Last summer, the Russian government approved an energy strategy that could see its coal output increase by up to 50% by 2035.

Reuters | April 30, 2021 | 8:16 am

Risks to Great Barrier Reef could thwart tycoon’s coal plans

A final decision on rejecting or approving Clive Palmer’s plans is expected within the next 30 days.

Bloomberg News | April 29, 2021 | 6:37 am

Glencore’s board approves pay package for Nagle

74% of the company's shareholders supported the compensation plan for Nagle of up to $6.4 million in any one year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 29, 2021 | 5:49 am

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