The Latest Breaking News from Coal

NSW government hikes coal royalties to raise extra $2.7bn

Move comes after Minns government announced plans to engage with the owner of Australia’s biggest coal-fired power station to extend its life

The Guardian - AU · Sep 6, 2023

NSW coal royalties increase by 2.6 per cent

The new coal royalty scheme will raise $2.7 billion over four years.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 6, 2023

Australia’s export of fossil fuels like selling drugs to ‘maintain’ lifestyle, former top fire chief says

Exclusive: Greg Mullins calls for fossil fuel subsidies to be torn up as he blasts Labor over ‘incomprehensible’ coalmine approvals

The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2023

Every country can make a difference – but carbon reductions need to be realistic and fair

This weekend, the world’s major economies will convene in Delhi for the G20 summit. On the table will be the common goal of limiting global temperature rise as climate chaos becomes ever more evident.

The Conversation · Sep 5, 2023

Australia has highest per capita CO2 emissions from coal in G20, analysis finds

Australia used twice as much electricity as China on a per capita basis and 48% of it came from coal plants, thinktank says

The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2023

BHP warns Mt Arthur vision is getting harder to achieve

The state government is considering increasing coal royalties.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 4, 2023

Poor rainfall leading to summer-like peak demand, says Karnataka Energy Minister K.J. George

Karnataka faces summer-like peak demand for electricity due to poor monsoon. Govt. is purchasing power to meet shortfall & planning to import coal for better power generation. Union Minister of Power & Renewable Energy says nation is fully prepared to meet any spike in demand.

The Hindu · Sep 4, 2023

NSW soon to decide on Eraring extension but former treasurer says it could cost billions

Matt Kean says previous Coalition government would have had to pay Origin Energy up to $3bn to keep half coal plant open for two years

The Guardian - AU · Sep 4, 2023

Schooner that sank in Lake Michigan in 1881 found intact, miles off Wisconsin coastline

The Trinidad, a 140-foot-long vessel that carried grain and coal, sank in May 1881 about 120 miles north of Milwaukee. The crews possessions and deck gear are still present.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 3, 2023

Bellbird miners remembered 100 years after disaster

The lives of 21 miners and six pit horses were lost to carbon monoxide.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 3, 2023