SOUTH AFRICA: Mining Industry to Gradually Transition from Coal

South Africa’s mining industry to gradually transition from coal Coal accounts for 82% of power generated…

China to Quit Funding Coal-Fired Projects Abroad – Xi Jinping

China to stop funding coal projects abroad. China will also support developing countries in the adoption…

New Mexico to Replace Coal Plant with Solar plus Storage

PNM plans to replace its San Juan coal plant with a solar plus storage power plant.…

FirstRand to Exit Coal Financing for Coal Power Plants Immediately

  FirstRand to end coal financing immediately. The bank will also exit financing for coal mines…

76% of Proposed Coal Projects Called Off Since 2015

Over 76% of coal projects cancelled since 2015. Five countries account for 82% of the current…

ZIMBABWE: RioZim Executives Deny ICBC’s Pulling Out of $3 Billion Coal Power Plant Project

  RioZim executives have denied that ICBC has pulled out of the coal project The RioZim…

ZIMBABWE: Zimbabwe to Open New Coal Mines

Zimbabwe to open more coal mines Critics warn of environmental costs As the world moves towards…

Eskom to Reduce Coal Generation Capacity by 2GW this Decade

Eskom plans to shut down three power plants by 2025.  The company will shut down the…

SOUTH AFRICA: Eskom Signs Coal Agreement With Arnot OpCo Ltd

Eskom signs coal agreement with Arnot OpCo Ltd Eskom has announced an agreement with Arnot OpCo…

China to Reopen Coal Mines to Meet Rising Power Demand

China plans to reopen several coal mines. This is in response to rising electricity demands. Electricity…