Coal Top Stories

How managing social performance can improve company-community relationships, business outcomes – report

The International Council on Mining and Metals launched a set of practical tools to strengthen approaches to managing social performance.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 6, 2022 | 12:16 pm

Coal mine accident in China’s Guizhou kills 14

A collapse at the Shunxun coal mine in Zhenfeng county…

Reuters | March 6, 2022 | 9:56 am

China to boost coal output, reserves to ensure power supply

China will boost the production of more modern coal mines…

Reuters | March 5, 2022 | 11:54 am

Commodity funds in demand as investors seek refuge from soaring inflation

Energy funds have risen 24.7% this year, while precious metals…

Reuters | March 4, 2022 | 8:21 am

Europe returns to South Africa for coal after Russia sanctions

Europe’s key coal price climbed to a record this week.

Bloomberg News | March 4, 2022 | 7:35 am

2020 to be pivotal for coal miners — report

Wood Mackenzie says met coal producers will face mounting pressure as the global lens focuses sharper on the industry.

MINING.com Editor | February 7, 2020 | 3:33 pm

BlackRock cuts stake in US coal giant after climate pledge

The world’s largest asset manager now has a 5% stake in Peabody Energy.

Bloomberg News | February 7, 2020 | 8:28 am

Virus-hit China may need more imports of coal. The tricky part – shipping it

Number of ships waiting outside Australia's Newcastle harbor was at an 18-month high of 20 vessels.

Reuters | February 6, 2020 | 10:50 am

Peabody Energy posts huge loss on weak coal fundamentals

It said that macro industry conditions, including a mild Northern winter, low natural gas prices, as well as trade and import policy uncertainties, were a challenging backdrop to start the year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 5, 2020 | 9:27 am

Nigeria sets ambitious target for mining sector growth

Nigeria has been trying to boost the sector as part of efforts to diversify its economy.

Reuters | February 5, 2020 | 7:30 am

Botswana to accelerate $4 billion coal-to-liquid refinery project — minister

The government also expected to finalize power purchase agreements this year for a planned new 100MW pilot power plant using coal bed methane, gas trapped in underground coal seams.

Reuters | February 4, 2020 | 8:56 am

Miners need to adopt next-generation values to battle reputation crisis, says Anglo American boss

Mark Cutifani says that, regrettably, the mining industry is still seen as one that takes more than it gives.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 3, 2020 | 5:58 am

Private equity abandons mining as deal opportunities dry up

Private equity poured 75% less money into the mining sector in 2019.

Bloomberg News | February 3, 2020 | 4:00 am

Social investors, emissions reduction efforts to shape mining’s short-term future — report

Deloitte’s “Tracking the Trends” annual mining report, warns mining leaders they will have to work this year on building trust with communities, consumers and investors.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 3, 2020 | 2:55 am

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