Coal

FirstEnergy reported its generation fleet has provided over 88.9 million MWh of electricity from its coal, natural gas, nuclear, oil, wind and hydro facilities in 2015.

The US Chamber of Commerce has written to US Senators supporting a bill that would speed up licensing for natural gas exports, while US Chamber President criticises the administration’s approach to coal.

Coal of Africa has released the admission document, including updated resource and reserve statements, and notice of general meeting required under AIM rules for the acquisitions of Universal Coal.

Westmoreland Coal completes acquisition and financing of the San Juan mine in New Mexico.

Walter Energy is to sell its remaining US coal assets to Seminole Coal Resources.

A team of researchers led by the Department of Energy has discovered that rare earth elements can be removed from two US coal byproduct materials through an ion-exchange process.

China’s largest coal company, Shenhua, became a net exporter of coal in 2015 after its imports collapsed 97.1% to just 200 000 t.

Eskom will not renew its 40 yr contract with Exxaro Resources for supply of coal to Arnot mine. The company will approach the open market to identify cost-efficient suppliers.

A round-up of some of this week's key news items from the international coal industry, from the latest power plant developments to outlooks on coal-fired power in the UK, India and Vietnam.

Consol Energy Inc. has released its 4Q15 results, stating a net income attributable to Consol Energy shareholders of US$30 million for the quarter, or US$0.13 per diluted share.

CNX Coal Resources LP has reported financial and operating results for the quarter ended 31 December 2015.

Alliance Resource Partners reports its financial and operating results for the year ended 31 December 2015.

India will remain dependent on coal for two thirds of its energy in 2025, despite growth in alternatives.

Arch Coal recognised for its operating performance in 2015 with top West Virginia honours and various safety and environmental awards.

Anglo American has reported its coal production results for the 4Q15, seeing increases in metallurgical production but declines in thermal.