Canada coal news
Canada's mining sector at a tipping point
The Mining Association of Canada has released its annual facts and figures report, a document focused on providing a comprehensive overview of current trends in Canada's mining sector.
Teck and RTI announce coal shipments agreement
The expanded commercial agreement is for shipments of steelmaking coal from Teck’s operations in British Columbia, Canada.
Insurers withdrawing cover from coal projects double in 2019
46% of reinsurance market and 37% of industry’s global assets covered by coal exit policies.
Canadian Utilities sells Canadian generation business
Canadian Utilities Limited has completed the sale of its Canadian fossil fuel-based electricity generation portfolio.
Public comments invited on Grassy Mountain coal project
The joint review panel will consider all submissions, including those that have been sent by participants in relation to the environmental assessment of the project and are already posted on the Registry.
Canada invests in green coal mine reclamation project in Alberta
Amarjeet Sohi, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, has announced US$3.8 million in funding to the BIOSALIX programme, a renewable energy coal mine reclamation project near Forestburg, Alberta.
Komatsu Mining announces plans to construct new sales and service facility
Komatsu Mining has announced plans for the construction of a new facility to support the growth of its mining business in Western Canada.
North American coal shipments to India rise; cuts dependence on Australia
During the year ended March 2019, Australia's share in the Indian metallurgical coal market declined to 36.91 million t.
North American coal outlook remains stable on flat earnings, says Moody's
Moody's says in a new report that the North American coal industry outlook is stable for the next 12 - 18 months. Thermal coal remains in secular decline, but prices will remain favourable for most coals.
Teck to apply additional CAN$600 million to total share buyback
Teck has announced a share buyback increase to CAN$1 billion and a redemption of US$600 million principal amount of notes.