US targets illegal North Korean coal sales with new sanctions

North Korea jump-started coal exports after shutting down almost all shipments during the first few months of the year while it sought to block the spread of the coronavirus.

Bloomberg News | December 8, 2020 | 9:29 am

Glencore’s succession isn’t over yet

Glasenberg’s exit hasn’t been the brutal Darwinian process he so often predicted.

Bloomberg Opinion | December 7, 2020 | 3:04 pm

China issues coal buying mandate amid supply shortage, price gains

Country's central state planner issued a mandate to coal buyers on Monday to sign medium and long-term contracts to ensure stable supplies next year.

Reuters | December 7, 2020 | 8:12 am

Decarbonizing electricity production in the US by 2035 less costly than expected

Meeting the 2035 deadline for decarbonizing electricity production would only eliminate 15% of the capacity-years left in fossil fuels power plants.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 7, 2020 | 6:25 am

Coal mine accident in China’s Chongqing kills 23

The miners died after being trapped in a mine in the southwestern city of Chongqing.

Reuters | December 5, 2020 | 8:34 pm

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Glencore taps coal head Gary Nagle as new CEO; Mining supercycle talk back; Carmakers have blind spot for lithium, cobalt, nickel prices

MINING.com Editor | December 4, 2020 | 3:50 pm

BlackRock, Storebrand pressure Indian bank over coal mining loan

Shareholders of India’s largest bank are raising concerns about a proposed loan to Adani Enterprises Ltd. to help fund the opening of the controversial Carmichael coal mine in northern Australia.

Bloomberg News | December 4, 2020 | 9:10 am