The Latest Breaking News from Coal

India's purchases of Russian coal have spiked in recent weeks despite global sanctions on Moscow, as traders offer discounts of up to 30%, according to two trade sources and data reviewed by Reuters.

Shelling has trapped 77 miners in a coal mine in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine after power to the mine was cut off, Russia's state RIA news agency reported on Saturday.

The clock is now ticking on New South Wales’ largest coal mine. BHP has announced it will close its Mount Arthur mine in the Hunter Valley in 2030 – 15 years ahead of its scheduled end of life.

Western Australia faced looming shortfalls in its power supply capacity even before the state government committed to phasing out coal, a new report says.

Sydney (AFP) - Flood, fire and drought-battered Australia is trying to clean up its act on climate change, but dependence on fossil fuel riches could stymie the national makeover.

NSW Energy Minister Matt Kean says the temporary powers are part of a "toolkit" in case he needs to act to secure the state's energy supply.

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MORNING BRIEFING: The powers, which the NSW Governor granted to Matt Kean on Thursday night, are understand to have been sought as a "precautionary measure" to ensure the state's electricity supply.

Good morning, early birds. NSW Energy Minister Matt Kean has reportedly been granted emergency powers to force coal and logistics companies to deliver fuel to electricity generators, and Australian Border Force has searched 41,410 phones, computers and devices in five years. It’s the news you need to know, with Emma…