WCA expands with enrolment of South Africa’s Menar
Continuing a spate of new global enrolments, the World Coal Association (WCA) has welcomed South African mining investor, Menar, to its roster of progressive coal members.
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Contango releases Lubu Coal Project update
Contango Holdings has released an update on its Lubu Coal Project, including a report that its wash plant has arrived on site, with its surface miner and laboratory on the way.
Canyon Coal develops new mine in Mpumalanga
Canyon Coal is constructing a new coal mine in Hendrina, Mpumalanga, South Africa, with production is expected to start in 2H23.
Bettercoal launches South Africa working group
Bettercoal has announced the establishment of its South Africa Working Group – a member-led group focusing on coal in South Africa.
BHP confirms new investment on hold due to Queensland royalty tax regime
The Queensland Resources Council has described BHP’s decision to place significant new investment in Queensland on hold due to new coal royalty tax rates as a “massive blow”.
CONSOL Energy appoints new President
CONSOL Energy has announced the promotion of Mitesh Thakkar to the position of President, in addition to his current role as Chief Financial Officer.
QRC pushes for reconsideration of coal royalty tax hike
According to the QRC, a new report has confirmed the need for the Queensland State Government to reconsider its investment-destroying coal royalty tax increase.
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RWE brings coal exit forward to 2030
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Bedeschi closes deal for floating terminal system
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Canyon Coal joins Bettercoal Assessment Process
Canyon Coal has signed a letter of commitment to join the Bettercoal Assessment Process.
Uniper extends market operation of two hard coal-fired power plants
Uniper is extending the market operation of the Heyden 4 and Staudinger 5 hard coal-fired power plants until 31 March 2024 at the latest.
Thiess extends contract with Bayan Resources for Melak operations
Thiess has secured a AUS$345 million contract extension at Melak with Bayan Resources.
Edenville provides operational update at its Rukwa Coal project
Edenville has provided an operational update at its Rukwa Coal project in Tanzania.
Glencore to cancel coal project after new royalty taxes imposed on coal producers
Glencore’s decision to withdraw from plans to develop a US$2 billion coal project has highlighted change in the wake of new royalty taxes imposed on coal producers.
Global coal consumption set to reach new high in 2022
The world’s coal consumption is set to reach a new high in 2022 as the energy crisis shakes markets.