by Gordon Barratt | Jun 9, 2022 | News
Australia using more coal power to alleviate the energy crisis will make no difference to global warming because huge nations like China, India and others are building hundreds of new power plants and throwing emissions targets out the window,...
by Gordon Barratt | May 31, 2022 | News
The energy price spikes following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are leading to high profits for fossil fuel producers. Although much of the focus has been on oil and gas, the big gains for coal miners have led some to call for a “rethink” on coal’s future only months...
by Gordon Barratt | May 18, 2022 | News
US coal producers are seeking to boost exports to cash in on soaring prices since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine but face big headwinds including shipping bottlenecks, labour shortages and a dismal long-term outlook discouraging investment in new mines. The outlook...
by Gordon Barratt | May 5, 2022 | News
Coal mining enterprises are bullish about their business operations on high coal demand, after positive results in the first quarter of 2022 with many exceeding targets. Data compiled by Vinacomin – Minerals Holding Corporation (UPCoM: KSV) showed that in the...
by Gordon Barratt | Apr 25, 2022 | News
In Germany and Italy, coal-fired power plants that were once decommissioned are now being considered for a second life. In South Africa, more coal-laden ships are embarking on what’s typically a quiet route around the Cape of Good Hope toward Europe. Coal burning in...