As the build-up continues to the pandemic-delayed UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), all eyes – and hopefully all agendas – are on how to reach net-zero carbon emissions.
Decade-high thermal coal prices drive New Hope
New Hope Group chief executive officer Reinhold Schmidt has credited rising Newcastle 6000 Index coal prices for pushing the company into a stronger financial position.
Whitehaven given green light for Vickery extension
The Federal Government has approved Whitehaven Coal’s Vickery extension project in New South Wales, which will see an additional 135 million tonnes of coal produced at the site over a 30-year mine life.
Mineral exploration in Australia continues to grow: ABS
Mineral exploration expenditure has increased by 33 per cent in the year to June 2021, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
South32 prepares for higher coal operating costs
South32 is anticipating that its operating costs for metallurgical coal will be “moderately higher” for the 2021 financial year than its guidance of $US83 ($113) per tonne.