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Can West Virginia go green as Trump backs coal mining?
Can West Virginia go green as Trump backs coal mining?
21st November 2025 By: Reuters

Working in a verdant valley in southeastern West Virginia, Donnie Hairston restacks beehive boxes overturned by a bear and tries to lure wayward goats out of a chicken coop. He is a participant in... 


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BioIron Research and Development Facility, Australia – update
21st November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Rio Tinto has signed a joint development agreement with Australian environmental technology firm Calix to support the proposed Zesty green iron demonstration plant. 


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Bumi Barrito Minerals pulverised coal injection startup project, Indonesia – update
21st November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Cokal has started contractor-led mining operations. 


NSW supports coal regions with new Future Jobs and Investment Authority
20th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The New South Wales government has introduced legislation to establish a Future Jobs and Investment Authority, a new statutory body designed to support coal-producing regions as the sector enters a... 


China's first coal to chemicals project with green hydrogen starts commercial operations
20th November 2025 By: Reuters

China's first coal-to-chemicals project integrating green hydrogen started commercial operations on Thursday, according to a report from state-run CCTV. Operated by major state-owned power... 


AC Couple Solution: Retrofitting Ready
Sungrow showcases next-gen solutions in South Africa
20th November 2025

Global leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider Sungrow successfully showcased new low- and medium-voltage solutions for the commercial and industrial (C&I) energy storage system... 


Cokal marks start of contractor mining at BBM
19th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Cokal has kicked off contractor-led mining operations at its BBM metallurgical coal project in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, with mining partner PT Harapan Mitra Lestari (HML)... 


Marnie Finlayson
DevEx appoints former Rio Tinto battery materials head as new MD
19th November 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed DevEx Resources has appointed Marnie Finlayson as MD, effective December 1, as the company prepares for the next stage of growth across its uranium and rare earths portfolio. Finlayson... 


Patrice Motsepe
Motsepe says South Africa must curb crime to lure investors
18th November 2025 By: Bloomberg

South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe said the country must shake off its reputation for high crime levels if it wants to attract more investment. “Part of our challenge is crime,” Motsepe said... 


Indonesia coal power phase-out plan at risk due to stalled international funding
18th November 2025 By: Reuters

Indonesia's plan to retire 6.7 gigawatts of coal-fired power plant capacity by 2030 to fight climate change is at risk of failure due to stalled disbursal of funding from rich countries, the... 


Mining in the age of AI: Smarter, faster, leaner
Mining in the age of AI: Smarter, faster, leaner
17th November 2025

By: Hanno Van Niekerk, Market Leader – Sub Saharan Africa, AVEVA As the global energy transition accelerates, demand for critical minerals like lithium, cobalt and nickel is surging. At the same... 


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Liberty Coal announces new phase of operations at Optimum
14th November 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Coal miner Liberty Coal has announced that it is implementing its long-standing plans of appointing Liberty Mine Services (LMS), a member of the Liberty group of companies, as its principal mining... 


China's coal output fell 2.3% year-on-year in October
14th November 2025 By: Reuters

China's coal output fell 2.3% year-on-year in October, official data showed on Friday, reflecting production restrictions designed to support prices. October output was 406.75-million metric tons.... 


Nafasi Water helps mining’s dirty water flow towards a clean future
14th November 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Water treatment solutions at mines are central to safeguarding South Africa’s scarce water resources, and Nafasi Water aims to support mining houses with water management and reclamation solutions,... 


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Exploration dependent on global factors
14th November 2025 By: Lynne Davies

The pace of iron-ore exploration and project development across Africa will depend largely on future price levels, which, in turn, are influenced by global supply and demand dynamics, according to... 


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Zibulo North Shaft project, South Africa
14th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Pure-play producer and exporter of thermal coal Thungela Resources is extending the life of Zibulo’s underground operation until 2038. 


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Hurricane Creek Mining – Mine 2 project, US
14th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Hurricane Creek Mining plans to recover coal from the Poplar Lick, Sterling and Stray seams at its namesake operation. 


Iron-ore gains as China stimulus hopes dominate
12th November 2025 By: Reuters

Iron-ore futures gained on Wednesday, as hopes of fresh stimulus from top consumer China outweighed concerns over a gloomy outlook stemming from growing supply and diminishing demand. The... 


Golden City being put back on gold map by exciting new West Wits gold project; and, Thungela highlights innovation, talent, sustainability in coal processing at Coal Africa 2025
Resources Watch
12th November 2025

This week: Golden City being put back on gold map by exciting new West Wits gold project; and, Thungela highlights innovation, talent, sustainability in coal processing at Coal Africa 2025  


Renewable-energy deal to power Queensland’s coal export network
Renewable-energy deal to power Queensland’s coal export network
12th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Queensland’s coal export supply chain is set for a renewable energy boost, with government-owned generator CleanCo signing an agreement to supply green power to freight operator Aurizon, which runs... 


Teck president and CEO Jonathan Price says the merger with Anglo will create a company with scale, resilience and enhanced capital markets profile.
Teck reveals it held talks with another suitor before settling on Anglo deal
12th November 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian mining group Teck Resources said it had held discussions with another potential merger partner before agreeing to its planned all-share merger of equals with Anglo American, documents sent... 


Smelter
Ironveld reports progress in DMS-grade magnetite processing facility
11th November 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Ironveld has reported that Daemaneng Minerals has made significant strides in preparing Ironveld's joint venture dense media separation- (DMS-) grade magnetite processing facility, in... 


BHP must compensate workers over Christmas rostering
BHP must compensate workers over Christmas rostering
11th November 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified miner BHP has been ordered to compensate 85 coal mine workers employed by its Operations Services labour hire arm for requiring them to work Christmas and Boxing Day without providing a... 


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AECI unveils TNT-free booster technology
10th November 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Chemicals and mining explosives company AECI unveiled trinitrotoluene- (TNT-) and pentaerythritol tetranitrate- (PETN-) free booster technology at the European Federation of Explosives conference,... 


President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
Why coal still clings on in renewable energy powerhouse Brazil
10th November 2025 By: Reuters

One of Brazil's last coal plants roared back to life in July after a powerful business group invested millions to keep its turbines turning in the southern mining town of Candiota. The plant's... 


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Inland coal market urgently needs reforms, conference hears
7th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

South Africa’s inland coal market faces a critical need for reform, with inconsistencies in supply, declining coal quality and logistical bottlenecks threatening the reliability of the fuel that... 


Sanedi CEO Dr Titus Mathe
Sanedi head urges revival of coal research, PPPs to drive energy transition
7th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

South African National Energy Development Institute (Sanedi) CEO Dr Titus Mathe has called for the re-establishment of research capacity in South Africa’s academic institutions to support... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Ramokgopa chides coal industry for its silence in energy debate
7th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has scolded South Africa’s coal industry for remaining largely silent during national debates over the country’s energy future, saying its... 


Trump Administration adds copper, coal to critical minerals list
Trump Administration adds copper, coal to critical minerals list
7th November 2025 By: Bloomberg

The US added uranium, copper and silver to a government list of critical minerals as the Trump administration broadens its scope of what commodities it deems vital to the American economy and... 


Booyco Electronics PDS system
Collision avoidance standard need not be disruptive
7th November 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Mine safety systems original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Booyco Electronics says the implementation of Level 9 vehicle interventions for collision avoidance at mines remains uneven across the... 


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Cheaper solar power boosts hybrid energy adoption
7th November 2025

The decreasing cost of solar infrastructure is driving a rapid shift in how South African businesses approach their energy needs, with renewable energy becoming a central part of strategies to... 


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Menar champions safety, inclusion for women
7th November 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Diversified mining group Menar is strengthening its women in mining (WiM) structures across its operations, linking gender inclusion directly to health, safety and operational performance, reports... 


Location map of the Makhado project
Makhado steelmaking hard coking coal project, South Africa – update
7th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Key milestones have been achieved, despite some construction delays. 


Policy uncertainty could lead to future energy transition funding gap in South Africa – report
Policy uncertainty could lead to future energy transition funding gap in South Africa – report
5th November 2025 By: Terence Creamer

A new study that assesses the investments required to achieve electricity security in South Africa by 2050 while also meeting the country’s decarbonisation goals has reaffirmed that the least-cost... 


July Ndlovu
July Ndlovu appointed Caledonia nonexec director
5th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Former Thungela Resources CEO July Ndlovu has been appointed independent nonexecutive director of Zimbabwe-focused gold miner Caledonia Mining Corporation. Ndlovu, who is also the former... 


Mineral Processing Technologies Earn Entrepreneur SA's Innovator of the Year® Award
5th November 2025

Mining is one of South Africa's biggest contributors to economic growth, yet it leaves deep environmental scars. Entrepreneur Tebogo Kale is proving that these two realities don't have to be at... 


Resources Watch
Resources Watch
5th November 2025

This week: SEW-EURODRIVE showcases fast, reliable drive solutions for coal mining sector and, Pilot Crushtec demonstrates innovation, sustainability in crushing solutions at Coal Africa 2025 


Thungela head of coal and business improvement Luke Venkatesan
Thungela highlights innovation, talent, sustainability in coal processing at Coal Africa 2025
4th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Coal producer Thungela showcased its leadership in innovative and sustainable coal processing at the ICPC Coal Africa 2025 conference, underscoring the company’s commitment to operational... 


Asia’s coal mavericks chase riches while giant miners scale back
Asia’s coal mavericks chase riches while giant miners scale back
4th November 2025 By: Bloomberg

Deep in the rainforests of Indonesia, a group of miners is betting there’s still billions to be made from the world’s dirtiest fossil fuel. Global mining giants have largely retreated from coal... 


Minerals Council CEO Mzila Mthenjane
Minerals Council details contribution to the economy, livelihoods
3rd November 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Industry body Minerals Council South Africa finds in its latest 'Mining Matters' report that the local industry provided R470-billion in household income in 2024, which demonstrates its role in... 


Mt Arthur, near Musselbrook, is Australia's biggest thermal coal mine.
BHP transfers land from Mt Arthur Coal to Malabar
3rd November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified mining company BHP Group said on Monday it was transferring about 3 700 ha of land from its Mt Arthur Coal operation in New South Wales to neighbour Malabar Resources, as part of... 


Exxaro CEO Ben Magara
Exxaro completes sale of its FerroAlloys business to BBBEE consortium
3rd November 2025 By: Darren Parker

Coal miner Exxaro Resources has announced the successful completion of the sale of its entire shareholding in Exxaro FerroAlloys to a consortium made up of FerroAlloys employees, FerroAlloys... 


Piles of critical mineral ores
Resource disputes between investors and states hit ten-year high
3rd November 2025 By: Reuters

Disagreements between governments and investors over resources are at a ten-year high, law firm DLA Piper said, driven by resource nationalism and growing competition between the US and China for... 


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