Coal

World Coal Association announces plans to launch new traineeship for students.

Beacon Hill’s chairman praises new CEO during statement on Mozambican mine.

Alstom has been awarded contracts to supply components and services to Indian and Polish power plants.

Zimbabwe’s mineral reserves spark debate between private mining companies and government ministries.

ESCO Corp.'s strong financial performance makes IPO unnecessary.

Study suggests Europe is at risk from power failure without coordinated market reform.

New Active Barrier technology from BMT WBM and SkillPro promises to ensure safety for miners.

Slowing economies, the rise in shale gas and tightening of emissions regulations will affect the coal industry. However, there remain opportunities for positive growth across the globe.

Australia’s resource sector investments expected to reach a record AU$85 billion in 2013

Glencore Xstrata stops development of Balaclava Island coal export terminal in response to weak market conditions.

Glencore Xstrata stops development of Balaclava Island coal export terminal in response to weak market conditions.

Glencore and Xstrata complete merger to create natural resources giant.

In a new report from the IEA Clean Coal Centre, Kyle Nicol, reviews the technical and economic considerations of enhancements in particulate control for pulverised coal combustion plants over the last decade.

US coal companies are expecting a better year as a long winter and higher gas prices boost demand.

Gregory Boyce, chairmand and CEO of Peabody Energy highlighted a positive outlook for 2013 at the company’s annual shareholder meeting in Gillette, Wyoming.