Coal Top Stories

Nature emits mercury but not as much as humans do – study

Recent estimates show that mining and burning fossil fuels are still the top sources of mercury in the global ocean.

Staff Writer | January 8, 2024 | 5:05 am

Column: Asia thermal coal imports hit record, but supply keeps prices muted

The overall picture for the seaborne thermal coal market in…

Reuters | January 8, 2024 | 1:38 am

Emissions reach lowest level in 70 years due to sharp decline in coal use in Germany

In 2023, coal-fired power generation fell to its lowest level…

Staff Writer | January 7, 2024 | 6:45 am

China’s coal king is catching up with its new battery champions

Battery giants are at the forefront of the global energy…

Bloomberg News | January 5, 2024 | 3:26 am

Researchers find a way to use coal in advanced electronic devices

US-based scientists say coal can play a vital role in…

Staff Writer | January 4, 2024 | 6:13 am

Colombia coal production may grow 10.7% in 2023, industry group says

Colombia's coal production could hit 71.9 million tonnes this year, driven by favorable weather conditions in mining regions.

Reuters | June 1, 2023 | 11:12 am

Governments must speed up mine permits to meet transition needs – Teck CEO

"Miners need to do a better job not just meeting, but exceeding ESG expectations," said Jonathan Price.

Reuters | June 1, 2023 | 7:35 am

British Columbia’s ‘dirty dozen’ mines named in new report

Teck tops the list of nearly a dozen mining projects called out for their risky operations or environmental records.

Stafan Labbé - Business in Vancouver | May 30, 2023 | 3:59 pm

Glencore said to prepare sweetened Teck bid as deadlock drags on

The situation remains fluid, and Glencore’s plans could still change, Bloomberg sources said.

Bloomberg News | May 30, 2023 | 3:49 pm

Column: Asia’s seaborne thermal coal imports hit record high as prices slip

Hotter than usual weather and solid economic growth are driving India's imports.

Reuters | May 30, 2023 | 9:14 am

Europe’s unwanted coal heads to China and India as heat builds

Shipments of about 7 million tons of Colombian coal will be exported to Asian countries in the next quarter, instead of ports in Europe.

Bloomberg News | May 30, 2023 | 7:54 am

It’s not a good time to be a steel mill or coal mine in China

China’s raw materials producers are at the forefront of falling industrial profits.

Bloomberg News | May 29, 2023 | 7:38 am

Colombia’s new mining policy to be water-focused

Colombia’s new mining policy will consider reorganizing the country’s development areas around the conservation of water resources.

Staff Writer | May 28, 2023 | 1:25 pm

Global thermal coal prices settling into $200 per tonne range after volatile 2022

Analysts expect the benchmark Newcastle coal index to average $175-$212 a tonne this year.

Reuters | May 26, 2023 | 12:02 pm

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