Coal

Joy Global announces second quarter fiscal 2015 operating results.

According to the latest report from the EIA, coal production in the US continued to fall for the week ending 29 May.

Richard's Bay coal market faces changes after complaints to globalCOAL.

The Powder River Basin will supply 47% of coal to US power plants not scheduled to close or switch fuels, with the Illinois Basin and Northern Appalachia providing a further 27%, as US coal supply becomes increasingly dominated by these three regions.

Germany's environment minister has condemned alternative proposals for cutting CO2 emissions from the coal sector.

Russia’s largest coal supplier and Japanese utilities have reached an agreement on a thermal coal import contract at around US$72 per t.

Following the agreement between Rio Tinto and the Mongolian government over the Oyu Tolgoi mining project, the country’s mining sector is well placed to expand in coming years.

Peabody Energy has announced it is going to reduce metallurgical production from its North Goonyella mine in Queensland, Australia.

Glencore Plc is investigating Australian coals assets and other coal opportunities as the company attempts to position itself for future growth.

The World Coal Association (WCA) has confirmed a new Chief Executive and new Chairman, at its Annual General Meeting.

Galilee Energy Limited has announced that AGL Energy Limited has agreed to transfer its 50% interest in ATP 529P to Galilee.

Polish opposition will fight hard for coal in EU climate talks.

Polish miner Bogdanka asks watchdog to probe rival's coal prices.

China raised its coal prices this week due to tightening supplies, resulting in an increase in total Asian physical coal prices.

Patriot Coal has announced a motion outlining the proposed sale of all operating assets to Blackhawk Mining.