Thieves threaten World Bank’s South African coal rail projectThere have been eight instances of railway infrastructure theft since April 2022, according to Eskom.Bloomberg News | June 28, 2023 | 8:39 am
Column: BHP plans credible, financially viable but slow path to decarbonized minesBHP said it expected electric trucks would ultimately cost more…Reuters | June 27, 2023 | 6:30 am
Worsening rail bottlenecks pummel South Africa’s coal exportsThe country is on course to deliver less coal to…Bloomberg News | June 27, 2023 | 6:11 am
BHP’s Queensland coal miners union demands better work conditions The union said 90% of voters supported stoppages of one to six hours, while 94% voted for bans on non-rostered overtime, among other actions. Reuters | October 24, 2022 | 3:28 pm
China’s Sept coal output jumps 12.3% on year, hits record daily levels The average daily output was equivalent to 13 million tonnes, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics. Reuters | October 24, 2022 | 7:21 am
South32 cuts 2023 coal output view as Appin mine strike bites South32 said it now expects to produce 7Mt in total coal production for the year to June 2023, compared with its prior forecast of 7.4 Mt. Reuters | October 23, 2022 | 4:03 pm
Australia joins pledge to cut methane emissions 30% by 2030 The cheapest way for Australia to reduce methane emissions is to reduce leaks from coal mines, according to a recent analysis. Bloomberg News | October 23, 2022 | 9:53 am
China’s ‘blue sky’ efforts may ease energy crunch and coal rally Cement factories in the northern industrial hub Hebei are scheduled for a five-month rationing of output. Bloomberg News | October 20, 2022 | 8:02 am
Coal ash pollution affecting lakes for longer than anticipated Coal ash pollution of surface waters near power plants has been more persistent and widespread than was previously thought. Staff Writer | October 20, 2022 | 5:05 am
South Africa’s EV dream threatens $8.5 billion in climate aid South Africa is the world’s 13th-biggest source of greenhouse-gas emissions and relies on coal for more than 80% of its electricity. Bloomberg News | October 19, 2022 | 7:25 am
China to remain a key trade partner for Australia, official says Australia has been a rare beneficiary of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Bloomberg News | October 19, 2022 | 7:01 am
Covid in China’s coal hubs crimps supply as winter demand looms China’s two biggest coal-producing regions have been hit by virus flare-ups and lockdowns that are disrupting supplies and boosting prices. Bloomberg News | October 19, 2022 | 6:55 am