Coal Top Stories

India’s surging coal imports driven by captive power users: Russell

India's coal imports appear headed for another strong month in August, raising the question as to why the usually cost-sensitive market hasn't scaled back purchases given a surge in prices to the highest in nearly seven years.

Reuters | August 20, 2018 | 10:48 am

Turkey tariffs hike on US goods threatens country’s coal imports — WoodMac

Wood Mackenzie predicts that, in the short term, demand for…

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 17, 2018 | 7:17 am

Abuse of power: Debunking the Trump administration’s national security argument for coal

Recently, administration officials have selectively targeted natural gas and renewable…

Center for American Progress | August 16, 2018 | 11:11 am

US to allow mining on land removed from monuments

The US Bureau of Land Management has announced plans to…

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 16, 2018 | 3:45 am

Japan utilities, Glencore set annual coal contract at $110/T

Japanese utilities and global mining giant Glencore have settled an…

Reuters | August 14, 2018 | 10:36 am

Brazilian tycoon Batista sells Colombian coal mines for $450 million

Sale of Canaverales and Papayal open-pit mines expected to be completed by year-end.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 1, 2013 | 11:23 am

Mine water to threaten Great Barrier Reef: Aussie Greens

"The Newman government continues to ignore UNESCO's warning that the reef could be added to the list of World Heritage sites."

MINING.com Editor | October 31, 2013 | 6:22 am

Batista files for bankruptcy

Latin America’s largest corporate default in history and a $32 billion destruction of wealth for Brazilian tycoon.

Frik Els | October 30, 2013 | 8:28 pm

BHP pledges $500k to Australian communities impacted by bushfires

The company will also commit two dollars for every one dollar donated by its employees.

MINING.com Editor | October 30, 2013 | 4:49 am

Federal judge pushes EPA to finalize coal ash regulation

Regulation has been on the table but untouched since 2010.

Ana Komnenic | October 29, 2013 | 7:57 pm

Most of the 800 junior miners listed on the ASX are worthless— Rick Rule

Rule’s words echo several recent reports that paint a grim outlook for juniors everywhere.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 29, 2013 | 6:32 pm

Major US coal miner sells five coal mines to focus on natural gas

Consol Energy, the largest coal producer in the eastern US, will sell off about half of its production capacity.

Ana Komnenic | October 28, 2013 | 11:31 pm

Six dead in Spain after coal mine gas leak

Trade unions call on Spain's entire mining sector to suspend work on Tuesday.

Ana Komnenic | October 28, 2013 | 7:15 pm

Thousands of U.S. coal miners, politicians to rally against EPA’s carbon emission limits in Washington

U.S. coal industry fights back.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 28, 2013 | 6:19 pm

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