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Operations at a central Queensland coal mine are set to resume following a fatality, after the industry regulator gave the green light amid an investigation.

Rising Tide will host a 10-day protest from November 19 to 29.

South Africa is at a pivotal moment in its energy transition: trying to decarbonise its economy (move away from coal) and make sure that everyone has access to reliable and affordable energy. Storage of renewable energy is very important for this transition. Solar and wind power are not available all…

Hunter MPs need to ensure the costs don't fall on the few.

Hunter Valley locals debate mining's role in recent earthquakes.

Sometimes, it really is true — they don’t make them like they used to, even fogs. London was once the home of the pea-souper – but have you noticed one lately? That’s almost certainly a good thing, though. The worst ever hit in December 1952: “an all encompassing smoke-laden yellow…

Exclusive: In a move unions say will be devastating for the local community, British Steel will stop importing coal and coke in October, meaning the blast furnaces will be turned off permanently just before Christmas

It was the largest earthquake in the Hunter Valley in 20 years.

A second fatality in less than three weeks at a coal mine has stoked safety concerns and led to operations being suspended amid a probe.

Workers at coal and gas-fired power plants that are set for closure will be offered a raft of support including paid retraining and redeployment under new laws.

EPA seeks community input as part of coal mine regulation review