
Emphasising more action on CCS during climate talks
An international group of leading environmental organisations, the ENGO Network, has emphasised urgent action on carbon capture and storage projects is imperative in order to meet climate targets.
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An international group of leading environmental organisations, the ENGO Network, has emphasised urgent action on carbon capture and storage projects is imperative in order to meet climate targets.

The US EPA has made an agreement with SIGECO to reduce air pollution from the company’s Southern Indiana coal-fired power plants in the US.

Glencore has announced that its proposed Blakefield North underground coal project has been placed on hold.

Kennametal Inc. is reducing its previously announced fiscal 2016 guidance as a result of weakening end market conditions.

The Land Court of Queensland has rejected Coast and Country’s bid to stop the Carmichael mine, taking Adani nearer to final approval for the project.

ABB has released a new drive system: RollXtendTM, offering mine operators site specific, accurate torque and speed control for high-pressure grinding rollers, providing operational flexibility to improve roller life and productivity.

Duke Energy has now begun the permitting process to safely manage coal ash at the W.S. Lee plant in Belton, S.C. through the construction of a fully lined onsite landfill at the plant.

Westmoreland Coal Co. has announced resumption of Buckingham mine operations following the restart of Conesville Unit 4.

Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced it has officially opened the new third berth at BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance’s (BMA) Hay Point Coal Terminal, which increases the export capacity from 44 million tpy to 55 million tpy.

Arch Coal will defer US$90 million of interest payments under a 30-day grace period clause in its indenture agreements.

Bank of American Merrill Lynch expect coal prices to continue to fall in 2016 as supply and demand trends keep the market in surplus.

The American Coal Council has released a statement on COP21.