South32 closes door on coal with Illawarra sale

Australian miner South32 has agreed to sell its Illawarra metallurgical coal business for $1.65 billion, exiting the coal market to focus on copper and zinc opportunities, reported Reuters. Illawarra is being sold to a consortium led by Golden Energy and Resources and M Resources. The deal comprises an upfront cash payment of $1.05 billion at completion, and a deferred cash…

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Majority of U.S.-produced met coal now MCPA represented

The Metallurgical Coal Producers Association (MCPA) has revealed that a majority of the nation’s metallurgical coal produced annually – about 55% – is now represented by the group. Full story. https://northamericanmining.com/index.php/2024/01/31/majority-of-u-s-produced-met-coal-now-mcpa-represented/

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WV Coal Show, Symposium announced for March 2024 in Charleston

SEMCO Publishing, publisher of North American Mining magazine, has come to an agreement with the West Virginia Coal Association to hold a combined first annual West Virginia Coal Show and 50th anniversary West Virginia Coal Symposium from March 26-28, 2024 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center in Charleston, W.Va. Full story.

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China considering end to Australian coal ban: report

Several global reports have cited new talks by Chinese officials toward the idea of ending a nearly two-year ban on Australian coal, in part by choppy supply chain waters. According to a 14 July Bloomberg report, a proposal will be prepared and submitted to senior leaders with a recommendation that Australian imports resume in Beijing. The impetus: easing tensions, as…

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