China’s top coking coal miner calls on state to control supply

Beijing should control mining activity, limit output and consolidate smaller producers into state-owned firms to “reduce disorderly competition,” Shanxi Coking Coal Energy Group Chairman Zhao Jianze said.

Bloomberg News | March 6, 2024 | 3:35 am

AI, 5.5G networks to take mines to new “smart” level

The sector has embarked on a quest to transform operations by integrating connectivity, automation and artificial intelligence.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 4, 2024 | 5:21 am

Solar power becomes coal’s greatest competitor in Asia-Pacific – report

A Wood Mackenzie report shows that the cost of electricity generated from renewable sources reached an all-time low in 2023 in the Asia-Pacific region.

Staff Writer | March 3, 2024 | 4:40 am

New US sanctions more likely to curb Indian imports of Russian coal, traders say

The sanctions could benefit other coal suppliers such as Indonesia, Australia and South Africa.

Reuters | March 1, 2024 | 7:53 am

BHP launches major worldwide restructuring, AFR reports

The changes led by CEO Mike Henry will see several specialist teams disbanded and their functions reassigned in a bid to cut costs and simplify operations.

Bloomberg News | February 28, 2024 | 2:55 pm

South32 to sell Illawarra project for $1.65 billion

CEO Graham Kerr said the deal will streamline the company's portfolio and unlock capital to invest in development projects in copper and zinc.

Reuters | February 28, 2024 | 1:48 pm

Anglo spinoff breeds fish to restock rivers after massive toxic spill

A project funded by Thungela has begun repopulating a river system with fish after a catastrophic spill from a coal mine.

Bloomberg News | February 27, 2024 | 8:22 am

Column: Metallurgical coal is the commodity world’s quiet performer

The fuel used in steelmaking has quietly been a top performer in the energy commodity space in recent months.

Reuters | February 25, 2024 | 12:09 pm

Feds must force pensions to fund Canadian mining, Lassonde, Giustra say

Research shows that Canada’s eight largest pension funds hold some $2.1 trillion in assets but only a quarter was invested in the country.

Colin McClelland | February 25, 2024 | 7:05 am

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