Coal

MetLife has become the first US life insurer to adopt a policy restricting coal investments.

In an interview with the Financial Times, Japan’s environment minister Shinjiro Koizumi has hailed a ‘turning point’ in his country’s climate change policy after vowing to slash its much-criticised support for coal power in the developing world.

Jennmar Services has announced that it has purchased Turning Point Services, Inc.

Mackay-based G&S Engineering, a wholly owned subsidiary of DRA Global Ltd, will build Adani’s Coal Handling Plant, having been awarded a contract to deliver the project.

The World Coal Association has announced the appointment of July Ndlovu, CEO of Anglo American’s coal business in South Africa, as its new Chairman.

Last month the £1.5 billion A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon scheme was completed six months ahead of schedule, providing improved links between the East of England, the Midlands and the North.

Singapore-based Trust Energy Resources Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Tata Power, has announced the sale of its three ships.

Eka Software Solutions announced today that Fujax Resources has selected Eka’s Cloud Platform designed to improved reliability and quality control at every step in its supply chain.

Advanced Emissions Solutions, Inc. has announced that Tinuum Group has sold its 49.9% interest in a refined coal project to a new third party investor.

The World Coal Association (WCA) Chief Executive, Michelle Manook, has welcomed the IEA Energy Technology Perspectives: Special Report on Clean Energy Innovation.

In the latest move to tackle climate change by US federal policy makers, the Global CCS Institute welcomes the release of the 2020 Climate Crisis Action Plan.

Rio Tinto, Turquoise Hill and the government of Mongolia have reached an agreement on the preferred domestic power solution for Oyu Tolgoi.

Liberty Mutual is coming under fire for backing the Baralaba South coal mine.

GlobalData has reported that coal-based electricity generation has fallen to its lowest level in the US, representing a 23.5% share in the generation mix.

The Queensland Resources Council has welcomed the State government’s commitment of lung health checks for mine workers.