Coal

Walter Energy has closed the sale of the previously-announced sale of non-core US assets to Seminole Coal Resources.

A round-up of some of this week's key news items from the international coal industry, from the latest mining updates to outlooks on the US Supreme Court stay of the Clean Power Plan.

Teck Resources reports unaudited fourth quarter results for 2015.

Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes indicates SCOTUS Decision to halt EPA Clean Power Plan recognises the dramatic impact it would have on the state.

The House Energy and Power Subcommittee has discussed a bill to lessen EPA regulatory impact on the coal industry.

Eggborough’s 2000 MW coal-fired power plant, UK, has announced the signing of a contract with National Grid, enabling the plant to stay open until March 2017.

According to Clean Coal Technologies Inc., the temporary halting of Obama's climate policy could hasten adoption of its proven new coal technology for US coal and energy industries.

A group of unnamed lenders has agreed to be the lead bidder for Alpha Natural Resource’s core assets as the company seeks to exit Chapter 11 protection.

Peabody Energy has announced a US$1.86 billion loss in 2015 on asset writedowns, falling coal demand

Bedeschi has completed installation of new domes at Enel’s 2640 MW South Brindisi power plant at the end of 2015.

Glencore reports coal production for the 12 months ended 31 December 2015 was down to 131.5 million t, due to curtailed production in response to market conditions and deconsolidation of optimum coal.

Duke Energy reviews state civil penalty and provides an update on its strong progress in closing ash basins.

Australian Pacific Coal’s CEO, Nathan Tinkler, has resigned following a Federal Court of Australia judgment that removes his ability to carry out his current roles.

In order to better meet the company's needs over the next twelve months, Leigh Creek Energy’s current CFO has been appointed to the role of CEO.

Lessons need to be learned from 2015 when National Grid had to invoke special measures to prevent a blackout, commented GMB.