Coal

Senators Manchin and Hoeven have introduced legislation in the US Senate to transfer responsibility for coal ash regulation to the states.

Two Chinese companies have begun construction of a 1.2 GW power plant in Vietnam.

A round-up of some of this week’s key news items from the international coal industry, from coal production and development to the latest coal mine developments.

The United Mine Workers of America union has responded to the announcement that Walter Energy has filed for bankruptcy protection

Cloud Peak Energy announces its 2Q15 shipments, updated annual adjusted EBITDA Guidance and schedule for earnings results.

The New York Stock Exchange has suspended trading in common stock of Alpha Natural Resources amid moves to delist the company from the exchange.

Walter Energy has become the latest US coal company to file for bankruptcy for protection.

Duke Energy announces Electric Power Research Institute will conduct a comprehensive study of the coal ash recycling market and available technologies in order to move forward with coal ash management.

Whitehaven Coal releases its 2Q15 report for coal production and coal production sales.

Anglo American has written down certain coal and iron ore assets by up to US$4 billion on weak bulk commodities demand.

Rio Tinto releases a firm 2Q15 production results and projects its coal production for the rest of 2015.

The National Grid will pay utilities to keep shuttered plants on standby this winter as the country faces tight capacity margin.

Paringa Resources intends to raise US$5.1 million through a share placement to strengthen its balance sheet in preparation of starting formal debt financing discussions for its Buck Creek No. 1 mine.

RC Inspection obtains ISO/IEC 17020:2015 accreditation.

CIL is to give up over 75% of its coal license areas in Mozambique as it focuses on boosting its domestic production.