Coal Top Stories

Mining giants struggle despite commodities price boom

The world’s biggest miners had a tough start to the year, struggling to hit production goals and keep costs under control.

Bloomberg News | April 21, 2022 | 7:54 am

Coal’s price blistering rally can continue into 2023, producer says

Disruption to the global coal trade as a result of…

Bloomberg News | April 20, 2022 | 8:58 am

China buys cheap Russian coking coal as world shuns Moscow

China more than doubled imports of steel-making coal from Russia…

Bloomberg News | April 20, 2022 | 8:24 am

Polish coal mine blast kills five, others trapped in shafts

Owner JSW said the methane explosion at the Pniowek coal mine…

Reuters | April 20, 2022 | 7:28 am

Glencore climate plan in spotlight on concern over methane emissions

A Glencore climate plan is facing greater scrutiny following a…

Bloomberg News | April 20, 2022 | 6:28 am

Insurers distance from Adani project amid global coal backlash

The pushback comes after it was reported that three major insurance groups charged Adani for policies covering work at Carmichael since November.

Bloomberg News | June 12, 2020 | 8:56 am

Glencore’s Valeria coal mine granted special status

Queensland has designated the 20-million tonne per year project a "coordinated" one, which will get it fast-tracked.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 12, 2020 | 7:35 am

Mining industry recovery may bolster Australia’s economy again

Mining accounts for nearly 6% of its gross domestic product.

Bloomberg News | June 11, 2020 | 1:36 pm

Covid-19 has everyone ditching coal quicker – except Asia

In Asia, the appetite for coal is roaring back and expected to continue growing.

Bloomberg News | June 10, 2020 | 11:01 am

China to re-invest in its mining industry — report

China's steel association has called for an increase in domestic iron ore production as well as greater investment in exploration overseas to ensure supplies.

MINING.com Editor | June 9, 2020 | 2:49 pm

Britain goes two months without power from coal plants

It’s the longest period the country has gone without using the fossil fuel since the industrial revolution.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 9, 2020 | 7:32 am

Poland halts work at 12 coal mines to curb covid-19

Miners account for almost 20% of recorded covid-19 cases in the country.

Reuters | June 8, 2020 | 8:52 am

Fossil fuel industry in “terminal decline” — report

The global market value of fossil fuels is set to collapse by almost two-thirds.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 4, 2020 | 6:57 am

Solar power will soon cost less than coal

Replacing 500 gigawatts of high-cost coal plants with solar and wind farms would reduce carbon emissions by about 1.8 gigatons, equivalent to 5% of CO2 emissions in 2019.

Bloomberg News | June 3, 2020 | 12:36 pm

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