Skillings covers the full spectrum of coal mining, including thermal and metallurgical coal production, regulations, and global trade dynamics. This category explores energy policy changes, coal’s evolving role in power generation, and efforts toward cleaner, more sustainable mining practices. Whether you’re a stakeholder in Asia’s coal boom or tracking U.S. mining legislation, our expert insights help you understand coal’s present and future in a carbon-conscious world.
Chinese authorities announced on Wednesday that they would establish a unique lending facility worth 200 billion yuan ($31.36 billion) to support the clean and efficient use…
The announcement of a global agreement to cut coal use weighed on the shares of mining companies on Monday, but a lack of the commodity gave…
Change in Canadian policy could have major implications for U.S. coal market The border between the United States and Canada is currently open for vaccinated travelers—but…
Experts have called for an early-warning system to detect activity in abandoned coal mines. As landslides were picked up by systems that track volcanoes, authorities were…
Burning coal and other fossil fuels release heat-trapping pollutants into the atmosphere, which contributes to climate change. Scientists recommend that governments preserve most fossil fuels, including…
Coal miners in the United States are benefiting from the increased demand for fossil fuels. Bloomberg reports that virtually all of their supply until the end…
Coal plant decommissioning campaigns may be won or lost by cutting off insurance coverage. Insurance firms have imposed limits on coal project underwriting, making it more…
Reuters reports that a fire at Transnet's government-owned Richards Bay Bulk Terminal, which handles South Africa's thermal coal exports, may lead to more disruptions. A Transnet…
A total of 22 percent of coal mines in Shanxi Province, China's coal-producing region, were recently forced to cease operations owing to serious safety concerns. According…
During the New York UN General Assembly meeting, China announced that it would stop funding foreign coal power projects. According to the statement, reducing energy sector…
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