Coal
The African hub for coal investors, and comprehensive information on coal mining and latest market data.
- Aug- 2021 -5 August
Coal still a lifeline for South Africa as transition begins
While the global focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues looks to phase out…
- 3 August
Pressure grows between African mineworkers and their Chinese bosses
A global rush for cobalt – an essential component in the lithium-ion batteries which power…
- 3 August
Coal-reliant South Africa is turning to gas power
Power failures have become routine in South Africa. At the same time, the country wants to wean itself off…
- Jul- 2021 -27 July
South Africa’s coal producers bring in drones to contain theft
South African coal producers are battling to contain theft and using drones to help ensure…
- 27 July
Japan’s new 2030 energy mix unveils radical plans to transform the energy system
Last week, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) released a draft of its…
- Jun- 2021 -30 June
Biggest China bank walks away from $3 billion Zimbabwe coal plan
China’s biggest bank has dumped plans to fund a $3 billion coal-fired power plant in…
- 28 June
Acrux Sorting and Wescoal sign coal beneficiation agreement
Acrux Sorting Technology Proprietary Limited’s subsidiary, Acrux Sorting Coal (Pty) Ltd., has signed a coal…
- Apr- 2021 -28 April
Botswana’s state-owned coal miner aims to boost output by 35%
Botswana’s state-owned Morupule Coal Mine (MCM) plans to boost production by over a third as…
