The mine will be operated by West Cumbria Mining and is expected to extract 2.4 million tonnes annually for use in industry, causing consternation among climate campaigners
Dutch asset managed intends to complete process of integrating new investment policy by the end of 2020
UN Secretary-General offers starkest criticism yet of the outlook for the coal sector, as he calls on India to end support for fossil fuels
Landmark pledge makes Suncorp the first major insurer to adopt any policy restricting underwriting for oil and gas
Waste Knot Energy project to produce 240,000 tonnes of fuel pellets each year offering alternative to coal in steel and cement manufacturing
World's largest mining company to exit thermal coal mining within two years and prioritise 'higher quality coking coal' for steelmaking
Dozens of jobs at risk as operator Banks Group voices frustration at failure to secure permission to extend lifetime of coal mine
Latest coal-free power run falls short of record, as high temperatures impact gas output
Think tank reveals wind and solar are now providing 10 per cent of global power and are demonstrating impressive resilience to the coronavirus crisis, as coal investment continues to slide
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