Coal

Indonesia goes ahead developing mega coal-fired power plant project despite emission concerns.

Jim Justice, who made his fortune running his families coal businesses, is to run for the Democratic nomination for West Virginia governor next year.

Declining economic growth and efforts to decrease consumption of polluting fossil fuels have hit the industry hard.

globalCOAL has announced that Itochu Singapore and Shikoku Electric Power have joined its online coal trading platform.

Up to US$35.5 million in federal funds is to be made available to help regions hardest hit by the downturn in the coal industry in Appalachia.

There will be no price recovery in the thermal coal market in the short term, according to head of Rio Tinto’s new Coal and Copper Group, as priority remains cutting costs and optimising production.

Technical and Sales Training Centre will support over 7000 Cat dealer technicians in the Africa and Middle East region.

Winsway has announced that it has been unsuccessful in making the scheduled interest payment on its US dollar note.

London-listed Glencore's coal output rose by 4% in the first quarter this year from the same period a year ago.

Coal price forecasts from Australia's ANZ Bank have been revised down amid predictions of prolonged weakness in China's steel market.

China’s coal imports plunged and shipments of other commodities generally eased in comparison with the stage last year.

Suburban areas are to be targeted as well as city centres in China’s ban on coal burning as part of efforts to tackle air pollution.

Indonesia energy minister reminds Berau to lower foreign ownership.

A total of 450 000 t of coal for shipment was purchased by Korea Western Power for July via three tenders which closed on 30 April.

Bank of America has announced that it will reduce its financial exposure to coal companies.