Coal - 17 July 2015

A round-up of some of this week’s key news items from the international coal industry, from coal production and development to the latest coal mine developments.

The United Mine Workers of America union has responded to the announcement that Walter Energy has filed for bankruptcy protection

Cloud Peak Energy announces its 2Q15 shipments, updated annual adjusted EBITDA Guidance and schedule for earnings results.

The New York Stock Exchange has suspended trading in common stock of Alpha Natural Resources amid moves to delist the company from the exchange.

Walter Energy has become the latest US coal company to file for bankruptcy for protection.

Duke Energy announces Electric Power Research Institute will conduct a comprehensive study of the coal ash recycling market and available technologies in order to move forward with coal ash management.