The Latest Breaking News from Coal

‘Fault all round’: Peter Dutton aims to deflect blame for Australia’s energy crisis

Liberal leader says Coalition made ‘huge investments’ in renewables when in power and blames states for locking up gas reserves

The Guardian - AU · Jun 19, 2022

WA forges ahead with renewables transition as other states face energy crisis

Power has been a hot topic in Australia this week, although for starkly different reasons depending on which side of the country you're on. But what does it all mean for West Australians?

ABC News · Jun 18, 2022

India snaps up cheap Russian oil and coal

NEW DELHI: 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.

Bangkok Post · Jun 18, 2022

‘Very different place’: new campaign over mining taxes ‘unlikely’ to succeed in Queensland

Queensland Resources Council has denounced plans to raise royalties, launching new offensive

The Guardian - AU · Jun 17, 2022

NSW's biggest coal mine to close in 2030. Now what about the workers?

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.

The Conversation · Jun 17, 2022

WA urged not to delay on renewable energy

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

AAP · Jun 17, 2022

NSW Energy Minister Matt Kean granted temporary emergency powers to force coal to electricity generators

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.

ABC News · Jun 17, 2022

Russia, why aren’t you listening? Australian journalists wake up to sanctions but ABC’s Matt Bevan left out

Popular podcaster with an eye on Putin missing from blacklist. Plus: Matt Canavan’s not-so-subtle coal messaging

The Guardian - AU · Jun 17, 2022

Sydney news: NSW Energy Minister Matt Kean granted emergency powers to direct coal to fuel electricity generators

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.

ABC News · Jun 16, 2022

Now is the perfect time to increase coal royalties to fund Australia’s energy transition

The usual trade-off between maximising revenue while protecting industry’s long-term future no longer applies

The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2022