Coal news updates

Glenn Kellow, WCA Chairman and President & Chief Executive at Peabody, provides insight into sustainable coal.

SSE’s Board has decided to close one of its four coal units at Fiddler’s Ferry power plant in Cheshire (UK).

Kibo Energy PLC has provided an update on its Benga power plant project in Mozambique, with a key highlight being its Definitive Feasibility Study being completed ahead of schedule and an investigation into the integration of renewable energy into the project.

Tribeca Global Resources Credit Pty Limited will provide a term loan facility for the purpose of refinancing existing debt, expansion development of the Poplar Grove coal mine and working capital.

Conuma Coal Resources has appointed John Schadan as the new President, effective 31 March.

The aim is to significantly advance technology readiness of AUSC technology by manufacturing full-scale AUSC components from nickel superalloys and other advanced alloys.

Ncondezi Energy Ltd. has announced the receipt of an exercise notice in relation to 500 000 warrants.

US Department of the Interior has provided over US$291 million in conservation funding for states and tribes to clean up and repurpose abandoned coal mines.

Yesterday, Cumbria County Council granted planning approval to West Cumbria Mining to develop its metallurgical coal project.

Exxaro Resources reports strong annual results for the year ending December 2018, with key highlights including record coal production, sales and exports.

The Coaltrans Middle East conference in Cairo has shown that coal will still supply up to 12% of the power in some Gulf countries by 2050.

Tlou Energy has provided an update on the status of field operations at the Lesedi CBM Project in Botswana.

Westmoreland Coal Company has announced that its Chapter 11 plan has become effective.

South32 Illawarra Metallurgical Coal reaches a three year Appin Trades and Operators and West Cliff Coal Preparation Plant Enterprise Agreement.

Queensland’s exports have reached a new record of US$82.8 billion – a record third month in a row.

Dr.rer.sos. Natalia Markova, University of St. Gallen, speaks to World Coal magazine about the Russian coal industry and, in particular, SUEK.

The Coal Authority has predicted it will make significant cost savings following its investment in new pump technology.

RWE has achieved all of its operating goals in 2018, with a key highlight being good progress made in its transaction with E.ON.

The decline in coal-based power has dovetailed with the increasing consumption of natural gas and growing use of natural gas in transportation.

JRL Energy, Inc. closed on a second United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) backed credit facility.

The coal handling equipment market in the mining industry is to register a CAGR of almost 4% by 2023.

The report provides expert advice that will help shape Canada's approach to assisting Canadians and communities affected by the phase-out of traditional coal-fired electricity.

A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between three parties to turn the Hunter Economic Zone into an “ultra super critical” coal-fired power plant.

Spain’s Mapfre has become the ninth insurer to announce restrictions for its cover to coal.