Coal

Following from June’s court ruling, a Federal Judge has overthrown Arch Coal’s lease expansion programme for its West Elk mine.

Rio Tinto has issued a statement denying that discussions are taking place with Glencore over a possible company merger.

Australian pension firm, LGS, said increased risks of fossil fuel assets will force the divestment of coal assets.

Fox Resources considers divesting its Bundaberg coal project, in order to focus on its Western Australian mining projects.

Peabody Energy lodges application to extend underground operations at the Wambo coal mine in the Hunter Valley, Australia.

Coal production in Wyoming rises in H1 2014, but exports decline.

News stories from the global coal industry that caught the eye of the World Coal team this week.

Peabody Energy highlights 21st Century coal in an expansive report on carbon considerations in a world of rising energy need.

Ewa Kopacz, Poland’s new prime minister, has said she will support coal industry and continue to increase social spending.

Aspire confirms prospectivty for Nuurstei metallurgical coal project, alongside agreement with Argonaut.

Two coal companies in eastern Kentucky have agreed to resolve violations of the Clean Water Act.

Japanese firm Marubeni will sell its 40% stake in Canada’s Grande Cache Coal.

Coal exporting countries will have to deal with cooling demand for coal in China as the government looks to clean up its act.

HMS Bergbau reports increased earnings in H1 2014 as company consolidates its position in the coal industry.

Vale places Isaac Plains coal mine into care and maintenance.