Coal Top Stories

US anti-mercury regulation proves successful –except in Texas, North Dakota

Despite national progress following the approval of the Mercury and Air Toxics Standard, Texas and North Dakota stand out as stubborn continuing sources of mercury emissions.

Staff Writer | June 9, 2023 | 6:06 am

Column: China’s imports of major commodities reflect mixed economic data

Imports of coal have been robust in recent months as…

Bloomberg News | June 8, 2023 | 9:42 am

Intramotev to deploy self-propelled battery-electric railcars to transport coal from Cumberland mine

Captive routes between mines and processing facilities have the opportunity…

Staff Writer | June 7, 2023 | 12:56 pm

Teck evaluating “several” proposals for its coal assets

The Canadian miner, which is fending off a takeover bid…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 6, 2023 | 7:03 am

Teck leaning towards partial sale of coal unit as it weighs new restructuring plan

Teck is leaning toward selling only a portion of its…

Niall McGee - The Globe and Mail mining reporter | June 5, 2023 | 1:07 pm

India may delay coal plant closures in blow to climate action

Other nations globally have also been responding to high demand and severe shortages of natural gas by burning more coal.

Bloomberg News | August 17, 2022 | 3:29 pm

Toyota, CATL shut plants in Sichuan as power crisis worsens

Floods in the northern Shanxi province, the biggest coal producer, are also leading to mine closures that could impact the wider electricity market.

Bloomberg News | August 17, 2022 | 9:08 am

Why BHP reckons China’s economy is poised to improve

China’s infrastructure and automotive sectors are “already responding to policy support,” although a rebound in housing activity is expected to take longer, the producer said.

Bloomberg News | August 16, 2022 | 12:53 pm

Coal miner Seriti buys Windlab in shift to renewable energy

The deal worth $55 million will give Seriti a 51% stake in the wind and solar power business.

Bloomberg News | August 15, 2022 | 11:28 am

More flooding in Mexican mine frustrates rescue effort for 10 miners

The surge came from the nearby Conchas Norte mine, which closed due to flooding in 1996 and has since accumulated nearly 2 million cubic metres of water.

Reuters | August 15, 2022 | 11:22 am