Urgent need to ramp up international efforts on CCUS, says WCA
A new World Coal Association report is calling for international commitment on carbon capture, use and storage technologies.
The latest coal news
Colonial Coal reveals PEA results for flatbed metallurgical coal property
The results of the PEA show that the Gordon Creek project demonstrates positive economics, and that it is worthy of continued exploration and development.
IEA releases annual World Energy Outlook 2018 Report
New global energy report headlines decline of coal as cheaper renewable technologies gain preference.
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Sierra Club releases report on coal transition
The report discusses new financial tools for coal utilities to help cost-effectively transition to clean energy.
Generali transitions away from coal
Generali follows Allianz, AXA and Zurich, which all have announced restrictions on insuring coal.
Deputy Energy Minister defends South Africa’s use of coal on grounds of access
South Africa’s Deputy Energy Minister defends the nation’s use of coal, which magnifies a 30 year old debate between rich and emerging economies regarding energy policies and the impact of these on climate.
Land Court ruling on New Acland Stage 3 mine expansion
The QRC has welcomed the Land Court’s decision on New Hope’s New Acland Stage 3 mine expansion near Toowoomba.
SUEK Kuzbass new mine construction officially launched
The planned launch date for the first longwall is 2020.
Coal covering challenges
Coal stockpiles vary in both size and shape, and each type presents unique challenges to covering them.
GE wins equipment and services deals for TEL power plant in Pakistan
GE has signed agreements to supply equipment and provide 12 year maintenance services for the 330 MW Thar Energy Limited power plant in Pakistan.
DTE Energy: US faces shortage of met coke in 2019
Mike Nobis, DTE Energy, said at this week’s MetCoke World Summit in Pittsburgh, US, that the US would probably need to import met coke at times next year.
Alpha stockholders support merger with Contura Energy
Alpha Natural Resources Holdings, Inc. stockholders have approved the company’s proposed merger with Contura Energy, Inc.
New Acland receives Land Court recommendation for expansion mining lease
Queensland Land Court recommends New Hope Corp. to receive a Stage 3 expansion mining lease for its New Acland coal mine.
Ramaco Resources' 3Q18 results in decline
Ramaco Resources shares its 3Q18 results, with a key highlight being a significant decline in production.
Kibo Energy comments on resumption of Tanzania coal power projects tender process
Louis Coetzee, CEO of Kibo Energy, said he was pleased the tender process was continuing.
Corsa Coal announces 3Q18 financial results
Members of management will host a conference call on today at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern time) to discuss the company’s results.
Snowy Hydro swaps coal for renewables
Snowy Hydro switches from coal to renewable power at its hydro-electric scheme in New South Wales (Australia).
Uitkomst Colliery secures lending facility
The South African colliery, 70% owned by MC Mining Ltd, has secured a R20 million facility from ABSA Bank.
Partial structural failure at Elk Creek coal complex confirmed
One of the three raw coal storage silos that feed Ramaco Resources’ Elk Creek plant in West Virginia, US, experienced a partial structural failure on Monday.
SIMEC Atlantis Energy secures contract for Uskmouth power plant conversion project
SIMEC Atlantis Energy has obtained a FEED contract for its Uskmouth power plant conversion project in Wales.
GCM Resources receives power plant pre-feasibility assessment
GCM Resources plc obtains a power plant pre-feasibility assessment report from Power Construction China Corporation of China Ltd.
New faces on Hunter Business Chamber board
Hennie du Plooy has been appointed President of the Hunter’s peak business and industry organisation for the next two years.
Upcoming coal events
6th Global Thermal Coal Resource & Market Summit 2018
14 Nov 2018 - 15 Nov 2018
Grand Millenium Beijing
No.7 Dongsanhuan Middle Road,
Chaoyang District,
Beijing,
100001,
China
CICEME Beijing
21 Nov 2018 - 23 Nov 2018
China International Exhibition Centre (CIEC)
No. 6, Bei-San-Huan East Road,
Beijing,
100028,
China
COAL-GEN 2018
04 Dec 2018 - 06 Dec 2018
Orange County Convention Center, West Halls
9800 International Dr,
Orlando,
Florida,
32819,
United States