Coal

Power Mech and PC Patel selected for Tasra project in India

A consortium of Power Mech Projects and PC Patel Infra Private has secured a mine development and operation (MOO) project…

Canada’s Teck Resources considers partial sale of coal unit

Canada-based Teck Resources is considering various proposals including a partial sale of its steelmaking coal business to interested parties, reported…

Anglo American H1 profit tumbles 66% on reduced commodity prices

British mining company Anglo American has reported $1.26bn in profit attributable to shareholders for the first half of this year,…

Colombian Government proposes new criteria for mining in protected areas 

The Government of Colombia has published a draft decree that seeks to establish temporary natural reserves to protect ecosystems from…

Indian banks wary of financing coal projects  

Indian banks are now reluctant to finance newly auctioned mines, despite the country requiring coal to meet growing energy demands.  …

Polish court reverses ruling on Turow mine permit freeze

Poland’s Supreme Administrative Court has annulled an earlier judgement made by the lower court to suspend environmental approval of the…

Future-proofing coal: could cloud technologies help coal survive in the UK?

The 2025 target date set for the closure of the UK’s remaining coal-fired power stations is under threat on a…

Rio Tinto acquires 15% stake in Sovereign Metals for $27.6m

Rio Tinto has signed an agreement to acquire a 15% stake in ASX and AIM-listed exploration and development company Sovereign Metals…

Endless expansion: how will China’s coal investments affect its energy mix? 

In 2022, permits for new coal power plants in China reached their highest level since 2015, according to a report…

Australian Government approves thermal coal mine  

The Australian Government has approved a license extension at a thermal coal mine despite opposition from climate groups and Australia’s…