Coal

Indonesia’s commodity clout in numbers

The export revamp by South-east Asia’s largest economy might shake up the industry’s global supply chain

Rescuers at the site following a gas explosion at Liushenyu coal mine in China’s Shanxi province.

Shanxi coal mine disaster: China lowers death toll to 82 from 90 after tallying error

The incident remains China’s deadliest mining accident since 2009

Rescuers work at the site on May 23 following a gas explosion at Liushenyu coal mine in China's Shanxi province.

Deadly coal mine blast in China’s Shanxi tests limits of President Xi’s energy security push

CHINA’S world-beating coal production has helped shield its economy from the worst of the Iran war shock. Now the deadliest mining disaster in years is raising uncomfortable questions about the cost o...

Rescuers work at the scene following a gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan county, Shanxi province on May 23."

At least 90 dead in China’s worst coal mine disaster in over 16 years

President Xi orders a thorough investigation and spare no effort in rescue operations

A key obstacle to expanding coal rock gas output is the high production cost, reflecting the technical challenges of drilling deep underground.

Deep under China’s coal basins, PetroChina is unlocking gas from rocks

The push to develop coal rock gas is part of Beijing’s widening effort to diversify its energy mix and reduce reliance on imports

The Indonesian government is planning to create a new state entity to manage exports of the commodities in order to crack down on under-invoicing.

Indonesia plans to tighten state control over commodity exports

The rupiah reached a record low against the dollar this week

There are plans to shut the the South Luzon Thermal Energy Corporation coal plant in 2030 through transition credits.

Philippine transition credits to cost between S$50 and S$80 in line with Singapore’s carbon tax

This is not the cheapest price range, but replacing coal with solar energy and battery storage is expensive

Geo Energy Resources has agreed to a US$50 million to US$100 million prepayment amount to secure the future offtake of coal from its newly acquired miner Harfa Taruna Mandiri.

Geo Energy secures offtake, mining services MOUs to back coking coal push

Initial feasibility studies estimate reserves in the Central Kalimantan site of 15 million to 20 million tonnes

Chinese power plants have been instructed to stock up on the fuel ahead of summer demand season, the China Coal Transportation and Distribution Association said.

China burns more fossil fuels for power as coal production slips

Down by 1% in April, it has fallen in a month typically associated with seasonal maintenance

The Anglo deal comprises US$2.3 billion in upfront cash and up to US$1.58 billion linked to coal prices, says the company.

Anglo American to sell Australian coal mines for up to US$3.88 billion

It exits the sector ahead of a planned merger with Canada’s Teck Resources to form a copper-focused heavyweight