Category: Coal

Multinational mining company Glencore has maintained its 2024 production guidance for most of its metals but has separated its coal production figures following its acquisition of a 77% interest in the steelmaking coal business EVR from Teck Resources. The company is expected to announce its decision regarding a potential demerger of its coal assets in its upcoming half-year financial review next week. Glencore completed the acquisition of EVR on July 11, 2024, a move anticipated to boost its steelmaking coal production to between 19 and 21 million tonnes. CEO Gary… Read More Here

Diversified major Anglo American has revised its coal production guidance for the year due to the impact of a recent fire at the Grosvenor underground mine in Australia. As a result of the incident, Anglo has lowered its steelmaking coal production forecast to between 14 million and 15.5 million tonnes, down from the previous guidance of 15 million to 17 million tonnes. The fire, which occurred at the end of June, led to a suspension of production at Grosvenor. According to a statement released by Anglo on Thursday, efforts are… Read More Here

China’s coal imports rose by 12% year-on-year in June, driven by a surge in electricity demand due to extreme heatwaves, according to customs data released on Friday. The General Administration of Customs reported that China imported 44.6 million metric tons of coal in June, up from 43.82 million tons in May. Record high temperatures in northwest and east China in June increased electricity demand as people relied heavily on air conditioning to stay cool. The country has warned that it faces longer and hotter heat waves due to climate change.… Read More Here

Anglo American is exploring options to proceed with the sale of its coal business following an explosion at its flagship Australian mine. The company may consider selling individual assets or excluding the damaged operation from a potential deal. This sale is part of a significant restructuring program announced earlier this year by Anglo American as the London-based miner sought to fend off a takeover bid by larger rival BHP Group. The company also plans to spin off its platinum unit and either sell or separate diamond miner De Beers. Initially,… Read More Here

Indian multinational JSW Steel has approved the acquisition of Minas de Revuboe (MDR), a mining company in Mozambique’s central province of Tete, to secure high-quality coking coal for steel production. JSW Steel’s subsidiary, JSW Natural Resources Limited, will purchase a 92.19 percent equity stake and shareholder loans of MDR for $73.75 million, as reported by the Indian news agency IANS. This acquisition will provide JSW Steel access to premium hard-coking coal reserves in the Moatize Basin, a significant coal-producing region in Tete. The acquisition is subject to approval from Mozambique’s… Read More Here

Glencore will begin consulting with shareholders regarding the future of its coal business once its deal to acquire Teck Resources’ coal mines is finalized later this year. Crucially, Glencore has indicated that if a majority of shareholders support retaining its coal mines, the company will not proceed with a vote on the matter. Glencore’s coal division has been one of its most profitable segments, driving record returns in recent years. The plan to exit fossil fuels and list a new company in New York marked a significant strategic shift under… Read More Here

China’s coal production growth for this year is expected to be in the range of -1% to 1%, a revision from the previously forecast 1% expansion, according to Li Xuegang, deputy chairman of the China Coal Transportation and Distribution Association (CCTD). Speaking at a seminar on Wednesday, Li highlighted the difficulties facing the industry. In 2023, China, the world’s largest coal producer, mined 4.66 billion metric tons of coal, marking a 2.9% year-on-year increase, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. However, meeting the production target for 2024 is proving… Read More Here

China’s coal production in April fell to its lowest level since October 2022, statistics bureau data and Reuters records showed on Friday, as continuing mine safety inspections curbed output. Output was 371.67-million metric tons last month, down 2.9% from a year earlier, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. That was also down 7% from March. Lower output from China’s coking coal hub of Shanxi weighed on output after the local government ordered a series of safety checks during March-May following an uptick in deadly accidents, and told miners to… Read More Here

China is capitalizing on lower international prices for coal and natural gas to bolster its stockpiles of power fuels in preparation for another hot summer. Gas imports surged by 21% through the end of April compared to the previous year, while coal purchases saw a 13% increase. This spike in coal imports defied expectations of a moderation from last year’s record-setting pace, despite domestic production experiencing its first quarterly drop since the third quarter of 2020. Coal miners are facing challenges such as heightened safety scrutiny following fatal accidents and… Read More Here