Coal

The future of the UK’s last viable underground coal mine at Hatfield is undecided amid make-or-break talks aimed at securing its survival.

The news stories that caught the eyes of the World Coal team this week.

Italy’s imports of both thermal and metallurgical coal dropped this year, leaving the country further dependent on imported natural gas.

China indicates it will set a cap on coal consumption in 2020, in order to achieve climate targets.

Chief executive of CSIRO, Megan Clark, will join the Rio Tinto board as non-executive director.

China and Australia conclude negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement but questions are raised over its benefits to the coal sector.

Peabody Energy has commended the G20 Communique for focus on global economic growth, poverty eradication and energy collaboration.

Australian coal exports could reach 650 million by 2049/50, according to a new report from the Bureau of Resource and Energy Economics.

British Columbia Ministry of Environment approves Elk Valley water quality plan, which looks to address the management of selenium and other substances released by mining activities.

Alpha Natural Resources' Running Right Leadership Academy is named best in class among corporate universities.

Coal mining giant, BHP Billiton, shares knowledge gained from conservation efforts with other conservation experts in Sydney, Australia.

The news stories that caught the eyes of the World Coal team this week.

Altona Energy has announced a new JV agreement with two partners for its South Australian coal asset, the Arckaringa project.

The ex CEO of Massey Energy, Donald Blankenship, has been indicted for his role in the Upper Big Branch coal disaster, in which 29 miners lost their lives.

Armstrong Energy announced a loss of US$7.8 million despite an increase in coal sales revenues.