Coal Top Stories

‘Bad boys’ are back: India doubles down on coal as heatwave worsens power crisis

Country is planning to reopen more than 100 coal mines previously considered financially unsustainable.

Reuters | May 6, 2022 | 7:01 am

Plunging metals prices expected to rebound in H2 – report

High metals prices expected to cushion majors' weaker production and…

Henry Lazenby | May 6, 2022 | 6:46 am

Tycoon Adani’s Australia chief says shunned coal needs support

Coal companies are seeking government support to help establish a…

Bloomberg News | May 4, 2022 | 7:30 pm

SRK Consulting unpacks critical opportunities and challenges facing the African mining sector

SRK Consulting believes Africa can be the ‘missing resources link’…

Henry Lazenby | May 4, 2022 | 9:44 am

Warrior Met Coal to restart steelmaking mine project as prices surge

Warrior Met expects to spend $650 million to $700 million…

Bloomberg News | May 3, 2022 | 9:41 am

Britain blocks plans for new coal mine in England

Government said the proposed development in northeastern England is not likely to provide national, local or community benefits.

Reuters | September 9, 2020 | 9:50 am

Prairie Mining takes Poland to arbitration court over coal mines

Company says that Warsaw breached bilateral treaties by blocking Prairie's investment in two coal mines.

Reuters | September 9, 2020 | 8:50 am

Zimbabwe bans mining in wildlife parks

Conservationists accused two Chinese companies of exploring for coal in the biggest national park, Hwange.

Reuters | September 8, 2020 | 1:30 pm

Beijing may be more addicted to coal than oil

In most countries, the chief objective is to minimize reliance on coal. In China, however, bureaucrats are more preoccupied with self-sufficiency.

Bloomberg Opinion | September 6, 2020 | 5:50 am

Coal India reports 9% rise in shipments as restrictions ease

Output rose 7% to 37.2 million tonnes, the first increase in five months.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 2, 2020 | 11:37 am

Trump scales back limits on toxic waste from coal power plants

Electricity companies will have more time and flexibility to treat power plant wastewater that contains mercury, arsenic and other toxic heavy metals.

Bloomberg News | September 1, 2020 | 9:05 am

Largest union at Cerrejon on strike

Sintracarbon had demanded a 6% salary increase in addition to health, education and housing benefits.

Reuters | September 1, 2020 | 8:36 am

BHP to mine Australian coal using greener energy

Deal with CleanCo will help BHP cut its indirect emissions in the country by 20% in five years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 1, 2020 | 7:58 am

Teck and Westshore reach agreement on BC coal shipments

Teck will ship 32.25 million tonnes under the agreement.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 31, 2020 | 2:56 pm

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