Coal

Mesto have announced that its Pennsylvania plant will closure on 31 March 2016.

Australia coal producer, Yancoal, has announced a post-tax loss of AUS$145.4 million.

Swiss mining and commodities trading giant, Glencore, has seen earnings drop by over a quarter on weak commodity prices.

Arch Coal has attacked proposals to reform the federal coal royalty programme, saying the programme is “working well”.

Patriot Coal has entered into an agreement to sell assets to Virginia Conservation Legacy Fund.

Javelin Global Commodities has been selected as marketing agent for Murray Energy’s Colombian Mining Operations.

1H15 bulk cargo handling at 23.6 million t.

New Acland coal mine turns to surface mining as more efficient method.

US coal company, Murray Energy, has acquired its first overseas assets with the purchase of two coal mines and associated infrastructure in Colombia.

ScottishPower has announced that Longannet coal-fired power plant is to close, blaming high cost of connecting to the grid.

India expected to succeed China as the world’s largest importer of coal during 2015.

Armstrong Energy announces results for 2Q15 and 1H15.

SUEK-Kuzbass has commissioned a new fully automated longwall face.

Terex and Konecranes have entered into a merger of equals.

The Indonesian government has cut its coal production target for 2015 to 400 million as low demand and weak prices hurt the industry.