Coal - 26 May 2015

French insurer AXA has announced that it is cutting its exposure to the coal industry, withdrawing investments worth €500 million.

The line's overnight use was stopped in February by The Constitutional Court after residents of one town protested against noise.

Solid Energy has informed employees that it will go ahead with its proposals to change the sites’ work and staffing levels.

Beijing promises coal-free power by 2017 to fight pollution.

US coal production has declined for the week ending 15 May 2015, according to the latest report from the US EIA and the National Mining Association.