Coal Top Stories

US steel users challenge Trump’s authority to impose tariffs in court

In a lawsuit filed Wednesday the American Institute for International Steel and two of its member companies argue that the US president’s tariffs on steel and aluminum imports are unconstitutional.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 27, 2018 | 7:05 am

Class action to be launched over casuals in Australia’s coal mining

BHP says it has not received any formal communication regarding…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 24, 2018 | 1:44 pm

Germans rally against the country’s reliance on coal

According to WWF, Germany's CO2 emissions have not dropped for…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 24, 2018 | 12:28 pm

Resurgent coal exporters should be wary of blinkered optimism: Russell

Coal miners supplying Asia's rapidly growing economies have plenty to…

Reuters | June 22, 2018 | 10:55 am

South Africa coal terminal boosts productivity with $98m upgrade

South Africa's Richards Bay Coal Terminal has boosted productivity after…

Reuters | June 21, 2018 | 2:39 pm

Mine collapse kills 28 in north Afghanistan

A coal mine in a remote area of Samangan province collapsed on Saturday after a gas explosion.

Frik Els | September 15, 2013 | 6:58 pm

The ups and downs of the US solar power market

Utilities market demand up 42% this quarter.

Ana Komnenic | September 13, 2013 | 11:28 pm

Obama’s ‘all-out-war’ on coal hits China

China yesterday and the US next week, both banning construction of new coal-fired power plants.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 13, 2013 | 4:46 pm

Australian coal miners walk off the job after late wages payment

“It’s not the first time it’s happened and the boys have had enough."

MINING.com Editor | September 13, 2013 | 6:47 am

Rock band to commemorate UK’s worst ever mining disaster

100 years ago an explosion at the Senghenydd, Wales coal mine killed 439 miners.

MINING.com Editor | September 13, 2013 | 6:08 am

CHARTS: Australia, Canada met coal outlook OK. US not so much

50% of US met coal exporters lose money at today's prices.

Frik Els | September 12, 2013 | 11:10 pm

China gets tough on coal, pollution

Bans new coal-fired power plants in some areas as part of anti-pollution measures.

Ana Komnenic | September 12, 2013 | 11:07 pm

Mining engineers rank among highest paid in British Columbia

Other mining industry employees also did quite well.

Ana Komnenic | September 11, 2013 | 11:51 pm

Glencore freezing $6bn project may be just the start as thermal coal price drops near 3-year low

Funding for coal plants drying up as thermal falls below $80 a tonne for the first time since October 2009.

Frik Els | September 11, 2013 | 10:49 pm

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