Coal Top Stories

Goldman commodity veteran says he’s never seen a market like it

"We’re out of everything – I don’t care if it’s oil, gas, coal, copper, aluminum, you name it we’re out of it,” says Jeff Currie.

Bloomberg News | February 7, 2022 | 6:49 am

France coal-fired power plants get short-term right to burn more

France is temporarily allowing electricity producers to burn more coal…

Bloomberg News | February 6, 2022 | 10:09 am

Operating coal-fired power plants more expensive than switching to renewables – report

A University of Surrey researcher makes the case for solar…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 6, 2022 | 7:41 am

A giant coal fleet is the quickest way to get climate funds

The pledge by some developed countries to provide $8.5 billion…

Bloomberg News | February 4, 2022 | 8:16 am

Czechs withdraw Turow mine complaint after Polish payment

The leaders of both countries agreed a deal on Thursday…

Reuters | February 4, 2022 | 7:58 am

Germany moves forward with $55bn plan to phase out coal power by 2038

Government has approved legislation that sets out the timetable to close more than 100 coal power plants across the country.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 29, 2020 | 5:53 am

The coronavirus won’t wreck the commodities market

Investors are certainly making bets.

Bloomberg Opinion | January 28, 2020 | 3:30 pm

Coal miner Cerrejon starts negotiations with two unions in Colombia

The negotiations with unions will take place over a 20-day period ending February 15.

Reuters | January 28, 2020 | 1:58 pm

Nova Scotia miners to hand cash to kids who can prove industry ‘rocks’

Now in its sixth year, the competition aims at raising awareness and interest in the sector among junior high and high school students in Canada's Nova Scotia province.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 28, 2020 | 10:30 am

Eskom CEO plans operations overhaul with slower breakup mulled

Eskom’s inability to provide a regular supply of electricity is curbing mining, manufacturing and other industrial output.

Bloomberg News | January 26, 2020 | 1:43 pm

Novel mine reclamation techniques prove effective

Researchers at the University of Wyoming were successful at applying geomorphic reclamation.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | January 26, 2020 | 12:42 pm

South Africa mine deaths fall to record low in 2019

A poor safety record has contributed to slower investment at some South African mines in recent years.

Reuters | January 24, 2020 | 9:01 am

Spain nears life without coal sooner than anyone thought

Spain last year cut use of coal faster than anyone else in western Europe.

Bloomberg News | January 22, 2020 | 9:25 am

Greta Thunberg’s endorsement lands Polish coal miner in hot water

A Polish coal mining union chided one of its leaders for meeting the climate activist as a misstep that undermines efforts to keep coal as the country’s key source of energy.

Bloomberg News | January 22, 2020 | 8:10 am

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