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Transnet sees rail volumes falling short of target this year
5th February 2025 By: Reuters

South African logistics group Transnet's rail freight volumes could reach 160-million to 165-million tons in the year to end March, its CEO said on Tuesday, ahead of last year but short of a... 


Coronado moves Bitzer to development role, appoints new COO
4th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Brisbane-headquartered coal miner Coronado Global Resources has made changes to its executive leadership team, with COO Jeff Bitzer transitioning to the newly established chief development officer... 


RBC becomes latest Canadian lender to quit global climate coalition
3rd February 2025 By: Reuters

Royal Bank of Canada is exiting the global banking sector climate coalition, a spokesperson for the lender said on Friday, after a similar move by domestic banking peers. The Net-Zero Banking... 


Coal station
Eskom falls painfully short of going 365 days loadshedding-free
31st January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

After having operated South Africa’s electricity system without resorting to rotational power cuts for 310 days, Eskom declared Stage 3 loadshedding at 17:00 on January 31, after the loss of 3 600... 


MC Mining records 26% decline in coal production for the Dec quarter
31st January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-, ASX- and Aim-listed MC Mining has reported a 26% year-on-year decrease in run-of-mine (RoM) coal production from the Uitkomst steelmaking and thermal coal mine, in KwaZulu-Natal, to 95 489 t... 


Indonesia says climate plan 'certain' to be scrapped by Trump
Indonesia says climate plan 'certain' to be scrapped by Trump
31st January 2025 By: Bloomberg

An international plan to wean Indonesia off coal is certain to be scrapped by US President Donald Trump, according to the country’s climate envoy. The US is certain to exit the nation’s Just... 


Electricity and Energy Ministry special adviser Silas Zimu (centre), McCloskey senior VP John Howland (right) and McCloskey Africa editor Randi Fabi (left).
Emission reduction is key coal challenge, industry hears at coal conference
31st January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Day two of the twentieth annual McCloskey Southern African Coal Conference opened here on Friday with carbon emission reduction being highlighted as one of the coal industry’s key challenges.... 


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Nersa approves 12.74% tariff hike for April 1, as Eskom reports R16bn interim profit
30th January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The Energy Regulator, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s (Nersa’s) highest decision-making body, has granted Eskom a 12.74% tariff increase for implementation on April 1. The... 


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Coal exports, platinum's role in anti-cancer, Implats make headlines
30th January 2025

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer unpacks Richards Bay Coal Terminal's confidence that coal exports can go up to 81-million tons; the role platinum is playing in anti-cancer; and Implats's deal... 


South Africa Presidency Project Management Office director Sikhulekile (Khule) Duma
Existing South African reforms set to lift growth to 3.5% by 2029, coal conference hears
30th January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Existing economic reforms now in motion have the potential to lift South Africa’s economic growth rate to 3.5% a year by 2029, South Africa Presidency Project Management Office director Sikhulekile... 


Glencore CEO Gary Nagle
Glencore’s steelmaking coal output up 165% y/y on the back of Elk Valley acquisition
30th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Despite reporting lower production from own sources for most of the commodities it mines for the 2024 financial year, diversified miner Glencore CEO Gary Nagle says output was in line with... 


Coal stockpiles
Anglo completes sale of minority interest in Jellinbah for A$1.6bn
29th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified miner Anglo American has concluded the sale of its 33.3% minority interest in Jellinbah Group, a joint venture (JV) that owns a 70% interest in the Jellinbah East and Lake Vermont... 


Whitehaven Coal rises on strong second-quarter output
Whitehaven Coal rises on strong second-quarter output
29th January 2025 By: Reuters

Australia's Whitehaven Coal posted a 92.7% rise in its second-quarter production on Wednesday, aided by strong contributions from its New South Wales mines and Queensland mines, while remaining... 


Stanmore beats 2024 production guidance
Stanmore beats 2024 production guidance
28th January 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian metallurgical coal miner Stanmore has closed out 2024 on a high note, surpassing its production guidance despite the closure of the Millennium mine earlier this year. The strong... 


Richards Bay Coal Terminal chairperson Nosipho Damasane
Coal exports can be uplifted to 81-million tons, Richards Bay Coal Terminal believes
27th January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

In 2017, Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) exported a record 76.47-million tons of coal on the 907 ships that called in that year, and chairperson RBCT Nosipho Damasane believes that exports can be... 


India coal giant’s profit drops amid softening demand
India coal giant’s profit drops amid softening demand
27th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

State-miner Coal India Limited reported a 17% decline in third-quarter profit, after a slowing economy resulted in a moderate consumption growth for the fuel that helps produce nearly... 


Locomotives used by Transnet Freight Rail
ANC wants National Treasury to rescue Transnet
27th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s biggest political party will ask the National Treasury to consider a one-off debt-relief package for state-owned rail and ports operator Transnet before next month’s budget. Transnet... 


Atrum pursues legal claim despite Alberta lifting exploration suspensions
Atrum pursues legal claim despite Alberta lifting exploration suspensions
24th January 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-based Atrum Coal confirmed on Friday that it would continue its legal claim against the Alberta government, despite the Canadian province’s energy regulator lifting suspensions on the... 


Richards Bay Coal Terminal.
Richards Bay Coal Terminal 2024 exports extend beyond 52-million tons
24th January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) in KwaZulu-Natal exported 52.08-million tons of coal in 2024, up on the 47.21-million tons of 2023, which was the lowest since 1992. RBCT’s budgeted... 


Transnet's Central Corridor rail line
South African coal, metal exporters to spend billions fixing rail
24th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

South African coal and iron-ore exporters aim to sign agreements with state-owned logistics company Transnet next month that could pave the way for them to spend billions of rand to help fix... 


President Donald Trumps video address to the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Trump’s coal comments to Davos audience boost US miners
24th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

US coal producers’ shares climbed after President Donald Trump promoted the fuel as a power source during a video address Thursday to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Peabody... 


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Greater responsibility placed on industry role-players
24th January 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Key industry events, such as the yearly Investing in African Mining Indaba, help industry roleplayers to assess what is required to develop Africa’s “undoubted” mineral wealth, says coal research... 


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Sector growth potential underpinned by increased stakeholder collaboration
24th January 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Consolidating collaborative opportunities in Africa’s mining sector should be a key strategic growth consideration, says coal mining company Ndalamo Resources. Noting the need to promote... 


A mineworker in a South African gold mine
South Africa's mining sector records lowest fatality rate ever in 2024
23rd January 2025 By: Darren Parker

The South African mining industry recorded only 42 fatalities in 2024, the lowest ever recorded. This record achievement represented an improvement of 24% over the 55 fatalities recorded in 2023... 


Coal miner Coronado sees steel rebound beyond China
23rd January 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-headquartered Coronado Global Resources expects a rebound in steel production and consumption outside of China this year, driven by recovering industrial activity and trade policies aimed... 


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Sasol keeps its footing despite a challenging six months
23rd January 2025 By: Darren Parker

Despite challenging circumstances during the six months ended December 31, energy and chemicals company Sasol has stated that its market guidance for both its Mining and Gas divisions remains... 


Janette Hewson
QRC urges policy shift to boost Queensland's resource competitiveness
23rd January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) says the state government’s mid-year budget update underscores the need for policies that will ensure the resources sector continues to safeguard Queensland’s... 


Urgewald director Heffa Schuecking.
New metallurgical coal list highlights decarbonisation need beyond thermal coal exiting
23rd January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The demand-surpassing production of metallurgical coal, in spite of the availability of environment-friendly alternatives for steelmaking in particular, is highlighted in the launch of a... 


Workers injured after methane ignites at Polish mine
22nd January 2025 By: Reuters

Polish paramedics treated 16 injured coal miners on Wednesday after methane ignited in a mine in southern Poland, the ambulance service said. Operator JSW said the gas had ignited in the... 


Sasol's Secunda operation
Sasol plots new route to emission goal after refocusing on coal
22nd January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Sasol CEO Simon Baloyi is seeking a new path for South Africa’s second-largest polluter to reach its emissions target after doubling down on coal to run its fuel and chemicals production. The... 


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