Coal

The World Coal Association and Bettercoal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to consolidate their partnership.

CONSOL Energy’s board approves the company’s previously announced separation into two publicly-traded companies – a coal company and a natural gas exploration and production (E&P) company.

Canyon Consolidated Resources agrees to purchase Bowie Resource Partners, effectively buying out Galena Private Equity Resource Fund's equity stake in the subject assets. 

Coking coal retains its place on the European Commission’s 2017 revised list of Critical Raw Materials.

Glencore produced 91 million t of coal in 3Q17, which was in line with the comparable period as expected increases from productivity improvements.

Alpha Natural Resources finalises sale of idle assets to Lexington Coal Company.

Anglo American reports its metallurgical coal production increased by 8% for 3Q17 but thermal coal production decreased by 15%.

Joseph E. Micheletti has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer of Westmoreland Coal Company.

BHP reports metallurgical and thermal coal production results for the September quarter 2017, and its guidance for the fiscal year remains unchanged.

Rio Tinto reports its 3Q17 hard and semi-soft coking coal, as well as thermal coal production results.

SouthGobi Resources Ltd. partners with Beijing De Rong Tai Investment Co. for a port eco-friendly bonded logistics park project

The Hume Coal proposal is not comparable to closed mines quoted in the CFSH submission.

Trump nominates Andrew Wheeler as Deputy Administrator for the US Environmental Protection Agency.

US Energy Secretary Perry and Congressman Barletta visit Texas Mineral Resources DOE-funded rare earths-from-coal project at the Jeddo Coal Company in eastern Pennsylvania.

Peabody has confirmed that a number of highly qualified potential investors have expressed interest in pursuing an ownership position in the Navajo Generating Station for operation beyond 2019.