Coal

Viking opencast coal mine closes as reserves of high-sulfur thermal coal begin to run out.

The World Coal Association has announced that the Russian coal company Karakan Invest has joined as their newest member.

The number of arrests over the Soma mine disaster has risen to eight, including the CEO and general manager of the mine’s owner.

Chinese shareholders head the charge for Australian resource assets, amid a rush of strategic investment.

The Integra mine closures will cost 500 jobs as the Glennies Creek and Camberwell mines shut.

Chief executive, Sam Walsh, denies mining giant is trying to divest coal assets, but admits the company is open to offers.

A shortage of natural gas is hampering efforts to switch away from coal in China’s most polluted area.

The death toll in the Soma coal miner disaster reached 301 with all of the bodies of the miners trapped underground now accounted for.

Mechel says sanctions imposed by the US against Russia over Ukraine crisis could hit its coal business.

Vale has announced it will place the Integra coal mining complex into care and maintenance.

Colombia targets a rise in its coal production this year, after labour disputes hit output in 2013.

Mining M&A activity will strengthen this year, according to a new report from Business Monitor International.

Adani Enterprises has set 2015 as the target date for work to begin on its Queensland coal project.

A new advertising campaign highlights the vital role that clean coal plays in keeping St. Louis skies blue and energy bills low.

Altona Energy has announced an update on its Arckaringa coal-to-liquids project in South Australia.