Coal news updates

Peabody has notified Anglo American of a Material Adverse Change impacting its planned acquisition of steelmaking coal assets from the company, but Anglo is contesting this claim.

Matt Mackowiak, Director of Government Affairs at Core Natural Resources, comments on the recent signing of four executive orders by US President Donald Trump that will help propel the use of coal.

BHP has partnered with renewable energy and infrastructure company ACCIONA Energía to explore the development of a pumped hydro energy storage project at Mt Arthur Coal.

Canyon Coal’s Khanye Colliery will implement a robust Continuous Improvement Plan in the coming four years as part of the Bettercoal programme, enhancing the mine’s sustainability efforts.

Eurasian Resources Group is implementing AI technologies at its operations in Kazakhstan, including autonomous dump trucks and an advanced Manufacturing Execution System, as part of its continuing digital transformation.

Coal mining organisations are responsible for rejuvenating the ecosystems they impact. Jane Marsh explores case studies which demonstrate how workforces can restore balance to the natural world.

The Department of the Interior has reaffirmed its commitment to the Trump administration’s goal of American Energy Dominance with a renewed focus on coal.

Following a recent ignition event at Anglo American’s Moranbah North Mine, Peabody is reviewing all options related to its acquisition of steelmaking coal assets from Anglo.

The Department of the Interior has announced the disbursement of more than US$13 million in grants to support the reclamation of abandoned mine lands.

According to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), US production of all types of coal has declined over the past two decades, including 2024.

Jastrzebska Spólka Weglowa SA has filed an application in Warsaw for an amendment to its concession no. 7/2009 for mining hard coal and methane as an accompanying mineral from the Borynia deposit.

The underground ventilation link between the Budryk mine and the Knurów Section has been completed. The strategic investment will keep the Budryk mine operating until 2077.

Bettercoal has announced that Shubarkol komir has joined the Bettercoal Assessment Process and started its journey towards becoming a Bettercoal Producer.

The Wyoming Energy Authority is issuing a request for proposals to conduct a comprehensive Wyoming coal resource study.

Liebherr-Australia celebrated its new partnership with Mineco with the handing over of a brand-new R 9150 excavator.

Ramaco Resources, Inc. has received a US$6.1 million matching grant for Ramaco's Wyoming carbon ore rare earth Brook mine project.

To celebrate 20 years of Yancoal’s Australia operations, WesTrac helped roll out a new fleet across the company’s New South Wales sites.

With a clean energy future on the horizon, Jane Marsh outlines how the coal industry can find opportunities to become sustainable.

Warrior Met Coal, Inc. has provided several positive operational and financial updates regarding its progress towards developing its Blue Creek project.

Liebherr-Australia has successfully repowered two R 9800 excavators for Yancoal at the Mount Thorley Warkworth coal mining operation.

Keith Wildie, founder of ZKR Partners, provides an overview of the possible scenarios that could majorly disrupt the global coal market.

Conuma Resources Ltd. has achieved a significant milestone with the installation and commissioning of the second module at its Quintette Mine’s coal handling and preparation plant.

FutureCoal has launched the southern Africa Chapter, with Seriti Resources Group Chief Executive Officer, Mike Teke, serving as its inaugural Chairman.

Jane Marsh, Editor-in-Chief for environment.co, explains how coal mining will remain a critical part of the energy sector for the foreseeable future.