Wood Mackenzie analyses the impact of Australian storms on coal and CBM industries
Wood Mackenzie has released two reports analysing effects of Australia's extreme rainfall on the coal and coalbed methane (CBM) industries.
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Solid Energy CEO steps down
Dr Don Elder, CEO of Solid Energy, has announced his resignation from the company.
Ernst & Young questions vertical integration in the steel industry
Ernst & Young has released analysis that questions the value of steelmakers buying metallurgical coal and iron ore assets to ensure security of supply.
New World Resources announces coal prices for Q1 2013
Central European coal and coke producer, New World Resources, has announced an increase in metallurgical coal prices for Q1 2013, but significantly lower thermal prices.
Anglo American coal production increases in Q4 2012
Anglo American has announced a rise in both metallurgical and thermal coal production in Q4 2012, while iron or and platinum production were down.
Cloud Peak Energy and the Crow Tribe sign exploration agreements for PRB coal
Major US coal producer, Cloud Peak Energy, and the Crow Tribe of Indians have signed option and exploration agreements for an estimated 1.4 billion short t of northern PRB coal.
Coal, Cost and Culture: Where do you fall on the “Hope Curve”?
January 2013: Hope is both a leading and lagging of the chance for serious change and a lack of hope is a barrier to changing working practices.
Why The World Continues To Count On Coal
Gregory H. Boyce, chairman and CEO of Peabody Energy, US, takes a look at the long-term outlook for coal and explains why there are reasons to be optimistic.
UK energy minister says coal still has an important role to play
John Hayes, UK energy minister, stressed coal’s continuing importance in the UK energy mix in a speech at the World Coal Association Leadership Reception.
BHP Billiton announces fourth quarter production figures
The world’s largest mining company has announced Q4 2012 production figures broadly in line with analyst’s expectations for petroleum and metallurgical coal, although thermal coal production was lower.
Governments agree on global treaty to cut mercury emissions
The Minamata Convention will introduce a range of global controls to reduce mercury emissions.
South African Competition Tribunal approves Glencore-Xstrata merger
The merger of Glencore and Xstrata has been approved by the South African Competition Tribunal, leaving only China yet to ok to deal.
Glencore and Xstrata merger delayed again
Glencore and Xstrata have delayed completion of their merger after delays in getting regulatory clearance.
Cloud Peak Energy receives Crow Indian approval for PRB coal exploration
The legislature of the Crow Tribe of Indians has approved agreements with Cloud Peak Energy to explore Power River Basin coal deposits located on its reservation.
US coal prices and production down in 2012
The US Energy Information Agency (EIA) has released a report on US coal production and prices for 2012 that shows both were down from 2011 figures.