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...
by Gordon Barratt | Apr 20, 2022 | News
China more than doubled imports of steel-making coal from Russia in March, procuring the fuel at a discount as other nations move to ban deliveries due to the war in Ukraine. Coking coal imports from Russia jumped to 1.4 million tons in March, compared to...
by Gordon Barratt | Apr 19, 2022 | News
China took steps to avoid Russian oil for political reasons, while declaring they have never approved of sanctions to resolve conflicts. Instead, Russia’s abundant coal inventory created an opportunity for India to boost theirs for manufacturing construction steel....