Delta appoints new Chief Executive Officer
Delta SBD Ltd has appointed Neville McAlary as its new CEO as of April 2016, following Stephen Bizzaca’s step down.
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Anglo American focuses on a more sustainable future
Anglo American publishes its 15th annual sustainability report, highlighting progress in areas, such as safety, health, water and energy, and socio-economic development.
US coal production continues downward slide
US coal production to register its largest percentage fall since 1958 in 2016, dropping 12% on low utility consumption, declining exports and high utility stockpiles.
White Energy announces resignation of director
Hans Mende has resigned from White Energy to focus on other business commitments.
Mapping Antarctica’s coal
A new report from the US Geological Survey has attempted to map coal resources in Antarctica.
The Coal Preparation Society of India becomes newest member of WCA
The World Coal Association welcomes the Coal Preparation Society of India as its newest associate member.
Federal Judge rules coal company is to pay US$2 million in royalties
A federal judge ruled that a landowner who leased mineral rights to a coal company is due US$2 million in royalty payments under the terms of the contract governing the agreement.
Arch Coal suspends mine permitting efforts for Otter Creek reserves
Due to a challenging market environment, Arch Coal is suspending efforts to develop a coal mine on the Otter Creek reserve block.
Coal price key to US LNG exports
Low European coal prices could hit the potential for significant US LNG exports into the continent.
West Virginia lawmakers reject coal tax cut
The Finance Committee of the West Virginia House of Delegates has killed off a Senate bill that would have cut the tax on coal production.
Coal & Allied providing funded tertiary scholarships to Hunter Valley locals
Nine funded scholarships at the University of Newcastle are being put forward by Coal & Allied to new and continuing students from the Upper Hunter Valley local government areas.
Settlement agreement reached on dewatering coal ash ponds at Possum Point
Dominion Virginia Power is to safely treat, discharge and monitor pond water at its Possum Point power plant in Northern Virginia, US.
Westmoreland Coal reports record revenue of US$1.4 billion
Westmoreland Coal reports 2015 results and has recorded revenues reached US$1.4 billion.
Coal made up over 80% of retired electricity generating capacity in 2015
According to a new report from the US EIA, nearly 18 GW of electric generating capacity was retired in 2015 and more than 80% of this retired capacity was thermal coal.
Alpha files reorganisation plan
Alpha Natural Resources has filed a proposed restructuring plan, which includes the sale of its core assets and the refocusing of the business on fulfilling reclamation obligations.