Coal Top Stories

South Africa’s ailing Eskom faces emissions violations, could shut plants

The potential closures could cut a tenth of the state firm's 45,000 MW production capacity.

Reuters | September 4, 2019 | 11:51 am

Russia’s VTB won’t ‘harass’ mining firm Mechel over debts

Coal and steel producer Mechel, controlled by Russian businessman Igor…

Reuters | September 4, 2019 | 10:35 am

Alberta coal mine reclamation to create green energy source

The Paintearth coal mine will be the site of innovative…

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 3, 2019 | 3:36 pm

Tech billionaire backs new demand on BHP over climate action

Australian billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes is among backers of a new…

Bloomberg News | September 3, 2019 | 2:46 pm

BHP investors file resolution to cut funding for Australian coal lobby groups

Co-filers include institutional investors that combined hold $94.6 billion under…

Reuters | September 3, 2019 | 1:17 pm

BHP pins hopes on spin-off South32

In the second half of 2014 the businesses bound for South32 generated $5bn worth of revenue and almost $890m of earnings before interest and tax.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 24, 2015 | 3:41 pm

Canada’s Saskatchewan second only to Finland as world’s top mining destination

The potash and oil-rich province was placed at the top of the Fraser Institute's annual rank of mining companies.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 24, 2015 | 11:37 am

BHP slashing costs faster than expected

World number one miner notches "productivity gains" of $2.4 billion as profits fall 47% in second half of 2014.

Frik Els | February 23, 2015 | 10:50 pm

Coal miners jailed for Mongolia tax evasion seek pardon

US citizen Justin Kapla and two Philippine nationals sentenced to 5 – 6 years in jail while working for coal miner SouthGobi appeal to Mongolian president.

Frik Els | February 23, 2015 | 6:45 pm

Australia’s Hunter Valley coal’s health bill more than $460m a year

The figure, estimated by doctors, is based on the health costs and lost productivity from coal-related respiratory and cardiac issues.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 23, 2015 | 4:32 pm

Russia opens its largest coal mine

The Arshanovsky open cut mine is expected to yield 10 million tonnes of coal a year once at full capacity.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 23, 2015 | 11:54 am

Chile’s Codelco likely to buy Anglo’s unwanted copper assets — report

Anglo’s assets up for grabs include three mines and a smelter valued at $1 billion.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 22, 2015 | 6:01 pm

Coal mine blast kills eight, traps 40 in Pakistan

After methane gas explosion triggered a collapse in a coal mine located about 145 km. off the provincial capital of Quetta.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 21, 2015 | 1:16 pm

Coal price rally with legs as India overtakes China

Thermal coal prices have jumped 22% in a month as mines close. Surging Indian imports, set to overtake China's in 2015, will support prices longer term.

Frik Els | February 18, 2015 | 1:10 am

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