
EU State aid to help close Romanian coal mines
The European Commission has approved a Romanian State aid measure to support the closure of four uncompetitive coal mines of Lonea, Lupeni, Livezeni, and Vulcan, in the Jiu Valley.
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The European Commission has approved a Romanian State aid measure to support the closure of four uncompetitive coal mines of Lonea, Lupeni, Livezeni, and Vulcan, in the Jiu Valley.

FutureCoal highlights the growing calls from developing and emerging nations for an inclusive, sovereignty-focused approach to climate and energy policies – an approach it has consistently maintained at previous COPs.

Delta Dunia Group has entered into a binding agreement with Peabody Energy to acquire a controlling interest in the Dawson Coal Mining Complex, one of Australia’s largest metallurgical coal mines.

Anglo American has entered into definitive agreements to sell the entirety of its steelmaking coal business, generating nearly US$5 billion in aggregate gross cash proceeds.

CONSOL Energy Inc. has published its financial and operating results for 3Q24, describing the outcomes as ‘robust’ and reporting zero employee recordable incidents from its Bailey and Itmann plants.

The UK Department for Energy Security & Net Zero has announced plans for the introduction of legislation to restrict licences for new coal mines as the UK embraces clean energy.

China Mining Expo 2024 took place at Xi’an Airport Convention and Exhibition Center on 23 – 25 October 2024, focusing on a future shaped by the nation’s new quality productivity forces advocate.

Anglo American has agreed terms for the sale of its minority interest in Jellinbah Group, a joint venture that owns a majority interest in the Jellinbah East and Lake Vermont steelmaking coal mines in Australia, to Zashvin for cash proceeds.

GembaPro is redesigning heavy equipment operator training with customised, simulation-driven lessons accessible on any device, bridging skill gaps in mining and delivering proven improvements in knowledge and cost savings.

BUMA has secured a long-term contract extension with PT Indonesia Pratama, spanning 11 years and significantly contributing to its revenue.

NRW Holdings’ wholly owned subsidiary, Golding Contractors, has signed a mining services agreement with Stanmore SMC at the South Walker Creek Mine in Central Queensland.

The Barada Barna Aboriginal Corp. (BBAC) has entered into a Native Title Project Agreement with BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) for its operations in the Bowen Basin.