Rio Tinto, Glencore discuss mining’s biggest-ever potential mergerCombining the two businesses would potentially create a behemoth to leapfrog longstanding industry leader BHP Group.Bloomberg News | January 16, 2025 | 12:16 pm
China extends coal imports lead over India to widest in more than a decadeChinese coal imports hit a record 542.7 million metric tons…Reuters | January 16, 2025 | 10:11 am
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Alberta to introduce ‘modern’ coal policy, including ban on new open-pit projects The new policy will not affect those qualified as "advanced coal projects" such as the controversial Grassy Mountain mine. Staff Writer | December 22, 2024 | 9:34 am
Column: Where will Trump and China drive commodities in 2025? With no predictable mold for how this will work, the only certainties will likely be volatility and numerous factors working in opposing directions. Reuters | December 19, 2024 | 6:22 am
A glut of coal in China is set to push falling prices even lower China’s booming coal production is running well ahead of demand at the onset of winter. Bloomberg News | December 19, 2024 | 4:47 am
Coal demand to keep hitting records through 2027, IEA says The latest forecast from the IEA sees demand for coal rising to nearly 8.9 billion tons by 2027, about 1% higher than 2024 levels. Bloomberg News | December 18, 2024 | 10:48 am
Oak Ridge National Laboratory tests new methods of turning coal into graphite A preliminary techno-economic analysis has found that the new process could be less expensive than conventional methods of making graphite. Staff Writer | December 17, 2024 | 12:55 pm
China’s coal output hits record, fueling oversupply concerns China mined 428 million tons of raw coal above ground in November, up 1.8% from a year earlier. Bloomberg News | December 16, 2024 | 9:14 am
Weaker growth and mining slowdown pressuring Australia, Treasurer says Earnings from iron ore, Australia’s major export, are forecast to decline on waning prices that have dropped about a quarter this year. Bloomberg News | December 15, 2024 | 11:11 am
Chinese coal prices slump to year’s low as stimulus disappoints China’s coal market has been in steady decline since late September and has shed 14% from its high near the start of the year. Bloomberg News | December 13, 2024 | 4:35 pm
China tightens rules to curb methane emissions from coal mines More than 150 countries have already pledged to cut methane by 30% by 2030. Reuters | December 12, 2024 | 12:17 pm