Coal Top Stories

BHP annual profit jumps 33 percent, misses forecast

Analysts thought profits would reach $9.27 billion.

Reuters | August 20, 2018 | 4:00 pm

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

India's coal imports appear headed for another strong month in…

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

Analysts forecast coal price boost this quarter

Production cuts and rising demand in Asia are expected to boost coal prices this quarter.

Ana Komnenic | October 19, 2013 | 5:19 pm

Canada-Europe historic trade deal removes tariffs on metals and minerals

The deal will be the largest trade agreement in Canadian history.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 18, 2013 | 10:50 am

Dairy company one step closer to opening coal mine

Fonterra received approval for New Zealand coal mine through its subsidiary Glencoal Energy.

Ana Komnenic | October 17, 2013 | 12:26 am

North England old mines may hold key to cheaper energy

Water sitting in flooded abandoned mines can be a source of cheap geothermal energy.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 16, 2013 | 1:03 pm

Coal to overtake oil as main source of energy by 2020

The two main coal consumers, China and India, are turning back to it because it is cheaper and more reliable than oil or renewable energy sources.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 15, 2013 | 6:52 pm

Guerrillas bomb Cerrejon coal railway in Colombia

It is the third such attack on Cerrejon infrastructure — a joint venture between Anglo American, BHP Billiton and Xstrata — this year and follows seven incidents in 2012.

Frik Els | October 13, 2013 | 12:28 am

China to shut down two coal mines each day

China burns almost as much coal as the rest of the world combined, but it's serious about cleaning up the industry.

Frik Els | October 12, 2013 | 7:55 pm

Canada planning $24-million oil sands advertising counter campaign

It's the costliest ad campaign undertaken in recent years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 11, 2013 | 2:23 pm

UN takes on mercury pollution with Japan leading the way

New treaty to curb illegal gold mining operations and target coal-fired power plants.

Ana Komnenic | October 10, 2013 | 10:13 pm

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