Coal Top Stories

Mining Indaba: Russia-Ukraine war triggers policy shifts, supply chain disruptions

Increased prices for fossil fuels have shifted the conversation, potentially benefitting oil and gas projects in Africa as importers scramble to diversify supply chains away from Russia.

Henry Lazenby in Cape Town, South Africa | May 12, 2022 | 5:14 am

This London start-up has a cheaper way to suck carbon from the air

Mission Zero, which uses simple chemistry and equipment to suck planet-warming…

Bloomberg News | May 12, 2022 | 4:00 am

India eases green rules for coal mines to tackle fuel crisis

Some existing sites will be able to raise production by…

Bloomberg News | May 11, 2022 | 8:31 am

A coal mining hub could decide Australia’s future

A coal-mining community that has elected the same political party…

Bloomberg News | May 10, 2022 | 2:05 pm

Europe looking to get a million tonnes of coal annually from Botswana, says President Masisi

Coal prices have more than doubled since the beginning of…

Reuters | May 10, 2022 | 8:21 am

Coal mine accident in China leaves 23 trapped

The incident occurred at the Diaoshuidong coal mine.

Reuters | December 4, 2020 | 9:07 am

China to allow Australian coal cargo ashore despite ban

It remains uncertain whether the unloadings are exceptions to meet specific demand or a sign of a broader unfreezing.

Bloomberg News | December 4, 2020 | 8:57 am

Two coal companies bankrupted by covid as industry slides

Coal has been hit hard this year because of the decrease in demand for electricity to run offices, factories and stores.

Bloomberg News | December 4, 2020 | 8:36 am

Glencore taps coal head Gary Nagle as new CEO

Announcement came as the Swiss firm revealed an ambitious plan to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 4, 2020 | 3:51 am

China coking coal surges as covid throttles Mongolia border

Coking coal prices in China have soared to a four-year high after a new covid-19 outbreak slowed border crossings from Mongolia.

Bloomberg News | December 2, 2020 | 8:10 am

Teck looks to boost Chinese coal sales amid stalled Australian shipments

Fourth quarter sales to China remained within guidance of 5.8-6.2 Mt.

Reuters | December 1, 2020 | 10:54 am

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

US denies permit for Alaska Pebble mine; Teck increases steelmaking coal sales to China; Coal miners call on Trump to move on

MINING.com Editor | November 27, 2020 | 7:34 am

Dubai gets Arab Gulf’s first, and perhaps last, coal power plant

Dubai is starting up the $3.4 billion Hassyan coal plant, with capacity being increased from an initial 600 mega watts to 2,400 by 2023.

Bloomberg News | November 26, 2020 | 2:51 pm

China’s crackdown on Australian coking coal hurts its steel industry

Ships carrying a total of 6.84 million tonnes of Australian coal are now waiting to discharge at Chinese ports.

Reuters | November 26, 2020 | 8:23 am

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