Coal

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.

Rio Tinto is set to sell its Mount Pleasant thermal coal assets to MACH Energy Australia for US$224 million plus royalties.

The Coal Utilization Research Council appoints Shannon Angielski as its new Executive Director of the coalition.

According to the latest reports from the US EIA, US coal production finished 2015 off approximately 13% from 2014 totals. Meanwhile spot prices for coal continue their long-term decline and natural gas slipped back slightly from recent highs.

A round-up of some of this week's key news items from the international coal industry, from outlooks on the US government implementing a halt on coal leases to an innovative concept to deploy CCS in the Europe.

The US Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for 21st Century Energy criticises the US Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Power Plan in a new report that analyses the regulation’s subjectivity and fairness.