A proposed pipeline of coal mine projects in Australia, the world’s second-biggest exporter of the fuel, are threatening to lock in decades of new carbon emissions.

Seabridge Gold was recognized for its work at the past-producing Johnny Mountain gold mine that operated in the late 1980s.

The explosion at the Koksownia Przyjazn plant in Dabrowa Gornicza.

The recently or soon-to-be completed plants will emit about 140 million tons of CO2 a year in total.

Asia’s coal players gathered this week in Indonesia and the mood was far more upbeat than in past events, writes Clyde Russell.

Recommendations include implementing a code of practice to improve security for remote workers and funding for legal and advocacy advice.

Country has sufficient oil to last at least 18 years at current rates of production.

Workers at four mines of the BHP Mitsubishi Alliance will vote on strike action over working conditions and job security.