Coal
World “must phase out coal nearly five times faster” to meet climate goals
The retirement of operating coal power plants must increase by four and a half times the current global pace if…
UK council backs drilling for disused coal mine geothermal project
Sunderland City Council has backed exploratory drilling for a scheme to heat homes and businesses using water from a disused…
When I find true north: the new issue of MINE is out now
The Arctic is one of the most remote and inhospitable regions on the planet, but that has not dissuaded mining…
US DOE sets aside $450m for clean energy projects at coal mines
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has offered up to $450m to advance clean energy projects on current and former…
Teck Resources rejects Glencore’s $23bn acquisition bid
Canadian mining company Teck Resources has rejected the acquisition bid from UK’s Glencore, citing it as “unsolicited and opportunistic”. Submitted on 26…
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Australia: Revenue from critical minerals to match coal by 2028
Monday’s report from the Government of Australia’s Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) predicts that the country’s revenue from…
Coal India launches Project Digicoal to transform mining operations
Government-supported Coal India (CIL) has launched a new initiative to digitally transform its mining operations. Called the 'Project Digicoal' and…
India to start exporting coal by 2026
Pralhad Joshi, India’s minister for coal, said on Wednesday that the country will have enough coal reserves to begin exporting…
Flooded coal mines to be used to heat homes in the UK
A project in the south of England will see disused coal mines become a source of heating for thousands of…
Activists launch legal challenge against Aberpergwm coal mine expansion
Campaigners from the environmental group Coal Action Network have begun a legal challenge against plans to expand the Aberpergwn mine…