Chinese steelmakers reconsidering increasing purchases of US coking coal
The threat of new import tariffs on US coal could see China move towards importing from Australia, Canada and Russia instead.
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Queensland resources companies aiming to tackle state’s unemployment rate
In the Queensland Resources Council’s latest State of the Sector report, 52% of resources chiefs said they would increase employment over the next quarter with 13% looking to increase employment ‘substantially.’
Minister for Resources and Northern Australia celebrates NSW mining royalties contribution
The contribution from mining royalties to the NSW Budget “highlights the importance of mining and its vital contribution to state and national economies,” says Minister for Resources and Northern Australia.
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Hannover Re divests from coal; continues to reinsure power generation from fossil resources
Hannover Re is the latest reinsurer to restrict investment in companies that derive more than 25% of annual revenues from thermal coal extraction and power generation.
Russian coal exports reach record high
Russian coal exports by rail hit an all time high in May, despite the ongoing rail maintenance that commenced in April.
NETL seeking FWPs for air separation research for modular gasification systems
The objective of the Laboratory Research Call is to solicit and award research projects to develop air separation technologies to be used in advanced fossil energy-based modular energy systems.
EPA approves fly ash disposal permit; furthers co-operative federalism
The EPA has approved the first in-the-nation state fly ash permit programme for Oklahoma.
BP: coal remains key to global energy mix despite efforts to reduce carbon emissions
The 2018 edition of BP's Statistical Review highlights the growth in global energy demand in 2017, a key highlight being the growth in coal.
East Mining Company terminal ships 1 million t of coal in May
The production record has been attributed to an investment programme for engineering re-equipment of the port.
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Aspire Mining’s coke tests return high quality results
Aspire Mining Limited recently retrieved positive results back from its pilot scale carbonisation testwork on a sample of coal.
Aurizon to put its cards on the table
We are now only a few days away from Aurizon announcing its decision on its rail maintenance.
Imari Shipyard & Works receives MOL coal carrier
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.’s coal carrier OI MARU is set to serve JERA Trading.
Mechel to extend coal deal with JFE Steel until 2021
Mechel PAO prolongs its long-term coal deal with JFE Steel Corp. by another three years until June 2021.
Wollongong Coal alleviates DPE’s concerns regarding authorisation fee payments
Wollongong Coal Ltd has reached a resolution with the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) regarding the payment of authorisation fees for the next five years.
2018 to see Beijing further reduce coal use to less than 4.2 million t
Recently, the Beijing Municipal Commission vowed to reduce Beijing's coal use to less than 4.2 million t in 2018.