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Anglo American to sell Australian steelmaking coal mines for £2.9bn
Anglo American has agreed to sell its Australian steelmaking coal mines in a deal worth up to 3.88 billion US dollars (£2.9 billion). The FTSE 100 mining giant said it will sell the operations to fellow UK-based miner Dhilmar. It comes amid…
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This Photographer Was Famous for Snapping Celebrities Like Marilyn Monroe, But His Images of Vietnam War Victims and Coal Miners Revealed the Surprising Power of Portraits
Even if you haven't heard the name Richard Avedon, you may recognize his work. The photographer produced some of the most emblematic images of 20th-century America, capturing everyone from Hollywood icons to Vietnam War survivors. His life and…
Indonesian billions are cleaning up in Australia's 'dirty' coal
Steel making coal is not the dirty word in capital markets it was a few years ago, but you wouldn't know it by looking at the major miners' portfolios. The miners still can't get out of steel making coal quickly enough. They don't care that coal is…
Anglo American's $5.4b Queensland coal sale has Macmahon links
Anglo American has agreed to sell its Queensland coking coal mines for up to $5.4 billion to a private company with links to ASX-listed mining services giant Macmahon Holdings, at a time when prices for the steel making ingredient are running hot.
China burns more fossil fuels for power as coal production slips
Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Published May 18, 2026, 04:57 PM China's thermal power generation grew for a fourth straight month in April even as coal output fell, highlighting the challenges Beijing faces in…
Coal gasification can raise India's resource security amid decarbonisation uncertainties: Report
While coal gasification presents uncertain decarbonisation outcomes, it can play a crucial role in strengthening the country's raw material security by reducing dependence on imported coal and natural gas, according to an Observer Research…
Trump Administration extends order to keep J.H. Campbell coal-fired power plant open another 90 days
WEST OLIVE, Mich — A coal-fired power plant in West Olive, Mich., will remain open for at least another 90 days, despite plans to have it decommissioned in May of 2025. United States Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary of Energy Chris…
Anglo American to sell Australian steelmaking coal mines for £2.9bn
The FTSE 100 mining giant said it will sell the operations to fellow UK-based miner Dhilmar. It comes amid efforts from Anglo American to simplify its operations ahead of its 50 billion dollar (£37.5 billion) merger with Canada's Teck…
The 'birthplace of the industrial revolution' reopens just in time for half-term
Ironbridge is widely considered to be the birthplace of the industrial revolution Two of the Ironbridge Gorge museums recently taken over by the National Trust are set to throw open their doors this week, offering families a historic half-term…
Central Asia series | Kazakhstan digital nomad: charting an innovative future
Imagine walking into a supermarket in Kazakhstan, picking up a loaf of bread and a carton of milk, and paying without cash, a credit card, or even a phone – just by placing your hand under a scanner. This is not a scene from the future; it…
FTSE 100 up amid calmer bonds but oil rises again
News from The City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. The FTSE 100 closed higher on Monday, recouping most of…
US/Iran Energy Shock Damage Is Spreading in Asia
In the Asian shock, four transmission channels play a role. In the case of oil, elevated risk premium is coupled with physical tightening via Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Lliquefied natural gas (LNG) poses a more severe constraint than oil and…
Major rail rejig leaves SCR leaner, Kazipet division case stronger
From June 1, South Central Railway (SCR) will be left with just three divisions instead of the current six, following the formation of the new South Coast Railway (SCoR) zone with Visakhapatnam as its headquarters. The Centre notified the new zone…
OSHA has 6 inspectors to keep 60,000 West Virginia workplaces safe. Here's what it means for workers
When two workers died last month in a violent chemical reaction at Ames Goldsmith Catalyst Refiners near Charleston, federal records showed the facility had previously been cited for safety violations in 2018. But that doesn't mean inspectors had…
CMB.TECH announces Q1 2026 results
CMB.TECH ANNOUNCES Q1 2026 RESULTS ANTWERP, Belgium, 19 May 2026 – CMB.TECH NV (“CMBT”, “CMB.TECH” or “the company”) (NYSE: CMBT, Euronext Brussels: CMBT and Euronext Oslo Børs: CMBTO)…
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