Global coal production is expected to grow only marginally in 2020, from 8.13 billion t in 2019 to 8.17 billion t in 2020 a growth of only 0.5% after three consecutive yearly increases, according to GlobalData.
China and other nations could have coal power for decades if they build new capacity to stimulate their economies in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Board of Directors of Sandvik has decided to withdraw the previous dividend proposal and instead propose that the Annual General Meeting on 28 April resolve that no dividend will be paid.
New exposure standards for controlling toxic respirable dust to protect workers’ health are being met by Australian companies who are stepping up with help from fine particle specialist Reynolds Soil Technologies.
The US Department of Energy has recently announced plans to provide up to US$22 million for research aimed at achieving breakthroughs in the efforts to capture carbon dioxide directly from ambient air.
To date, the company has not recorded any cases of COVID-19 among the Whitehaven workforce but it continues to plan for a range of scenarios.
The National Mining Association has applauded the Department of Homeland Security for reiterating that mining is included in its list of 16 critical infrastructure sectors.
Glencore has provided an on the impact of COVID-19 on its operations.
MC Mining Ltd. has announced a market update with regards to the impact on the company of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Indian power generator NTPC Ltd has announced the increase of its total installed capacity to 58 816 MW with the commissioning of second unit of 660 MW at Khargone Super Thermal Power Project in Madhya Pradesh (India).
Following the unprecedented rainfall and flooding brought by recent storms, the Welsh and UK governments have asked the Coal Authority to coordinate vital public safety work.
Komatsu has released a statement on its response to COVID-19.
According to Rystad Energy, COVID-19 could decelerate energy transition by giving coal an unforeseen boost.
The health and wellbeing of the 372 000 men and women working in the state resources sector is the priority for the Queensland Resources Council (Australia) and its member companies in response to the novel coronavirus.
SouthGobi Resources Ltd. has announced the appointment of Jianmin Bao as a non-executive director of the company.