Blog • Jun 12, 2025
Trump’s EPA Guts Climate Rules
The Trump administration’s EPA is moving to repeal federal emissions rules for power plants, a decision that could revive Wyoming coal but spark legal and environmental…
Coal
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.
Asia Pacific • Jun 10, 2025
Monsoon Rains Dampen Coal India’s Profit
Early monsoon rains across India have offered a reprieve from the summer's searing heat but have simultaneously upended state-owned mining behemoth Coal India's strategy to reduce…
Coal • Apr 16, 2025
BHP Turns to Pumped Hydro to Repurpose Mt
Global mining giant BHP is laying the groundwork for a future beyond coal. In a move that signals a pragmatic shift toward renewable infrastructure, the company…
Blog • Jan 7, 2025
Global Coal Demand Hits Record in 2024
Global coal demand is expected to plateau in the coming years after reaching a record high in 2024, according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Coal…
Coal • Dec 21, 2024
Coal Industry Modernization Initiative
Alberta’s sweeping reforms to its coal industry, under the Coal Industry Modernization Initiative (CIMI), aim to balance environmental stewardship with economic growth. However, the contentious Grassy…
Coal • Dec 10, 2024
Green Shoots Emerge for South Africa’s
Transnet Freight Rail (TFR), South Africa's state-owned ports and rail operator, is showing promising signs of recovery after years of underperformance.
Coal • Nov 29, 2024
Bosnia: Coal’s Legacy vs Renewable Transition
At the Mramor coal mine in northeastern Bosnia, 250 meters underground, dust clogs the air and oxygen is scarce. This facility, the country’s largest underground coal…
Coal • Nov 4, 2024
Anglo American Sheds Coal Stake Amid High-Stakes
Coal stakes are central to Anglo American’s ambitious overhaul, as the company has agreed to divest its 33.3% interest in Jellinbah Group, an Australian coal mining…
Coal • Oct 25, 2024
Whitehaven Coal Eyes Met Coal Upside
Sydney, Australia – Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX), Australia’s largest independent coal miner, forecasted further gains in metallurgical coal prices on Friday, citing global supply constraints and…
Blog • Oct 18, 2024
South African Coal Industry Faces Pressure to
South Africa's coal industry faces pressure to reduce prices in response to a proposed 36.15% electricity tariff hike by Eskom. Energy adviser Silas Zimu urges coal…
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