Coal

Jameson Resources announces successful first phase of exploration programme at Dunlevy coal project in Britsh Columbia.

Peabody Energy pulls plug on Nathan Tinkler’s coal comeback.

Sydney University is first institution of its type in Australia to halt investments in coal mining.

Marianne Finch urges women in the mining industry not to take “no for an answer” as she becomes the first female dragline trainee operator at the Saraji coal mine in central Queensland.

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

Bankrupt company James River Coal accepts bid for Hampden, Hazard and Triad Mining Complex assets.

Colombia’s coal production rises 14% in H1 2014, according to National Mining Agency.

Exxaro announces intention to ramp up higher-value coal exports from its Grootegeluk mine.

Opencast mining operations have begun at Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek project.

Universal Coal granted rights for Brakfontein coal project in South Africa

Czech Miner, NWR, posts Q2 2014 net loss on weaker coal prices.

Agreement in place to provide coal to Mongolia’s largest cement manufacturer, Khutul Cement and Lime.

Operations at Mongolia’s Tavan Tolgoi coal mine halt, amid a disagreement between mine operator and contractor.

Lower coal prices cost BHP Billiton US$1.4 billion last year, according to the company’s full-year results

The UK generated 29% of its electricity using natural gas in three months to June, displacing coal as the country’s leading energy source.