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Shelling traps 77 miners in Donetsk region - RIA, citing separatists

Shelling has trapped 77 miners in a coal mine in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine after power to the mine was cut off, Russia's state RIA news agency reported on Saturday.

Reuters

Idaho Power is pulling out of coal, with plan to exit 50-year-old Wyoming plant

As it proceeds toward a clean-energy future, Idaho Power plans to exit a nearly 50-year-old Wyoming coal plant sooner rather than later, in part by converting parts of the coal plant to natural gas.

Tribune News Service

Energy regulators had their hands full keeping the lights on this week – but the next crisis might not be far off

Aemo was still issuing alerts on Saturday morning as system reaches limit

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‘Very different place’: new campaign over mining taxes ‘unlikely’ to succeed in Queensland

Queensland Resources Council has denounced plans to raise royalties, launching new offensive

The Guardian - AU

NSW's biggest coal mine to close in 2030. Now what about the workers?

The clock is now ticking on New South Wales’ largest coal mine. BHP has announced it will close its Mount Arthur mine in the Hunter Valley in 2030 – 15 years ahead of its scheduled end of life.

The Conversation

WA urged not to delay on renewable energy

Western Australia faced looming shortfalls in its power supply capacity even before the state government committed to phasing out coal, a new report says.

AAP

NSW Energy Minister Matt Kean granted temporary emergency powers to force coal to electricity generators

NSW Energy Minister Matt Kean says the temporary powers are part of a "toolkit" in case he needs to act to secure the state's energy supply.

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Russia, why aren’t you listening? Australian journalists wake up to sanctions but ABC’s Matt Bevan left out

The Guardian - AU

Sydney news: NSW Energy Minister Matt Kean granted emergency powers to direct coal to fuel electricity generators

MORNING BRIEFING: The powers, which the NSW Governor granted to Matt Kean on Thursday night, are understand to have been sought as a "precautionary measure" to ensure the state's electricity supply.

ABC News

Now is the perfect time to increase coal royalties to fund Australia’s energy transition

The usual trade-off between maximising revenue while protecting industry’s long-term future no longer applies

The Guardian - AU

BHP To Retain Australian Coal Project For Another 8 Years As It Failed To...

BHP Group Ltd (NYSE:BHP) will retain New South Wales Energy Coal (NSWEC) in its portfolio. The sale process of NSWEC did not result in a viable offer. The company said that moving to closure in 2030 provides the optimal financial outcome compared to alternate options. BHP will seek the relevant approvals to…

Benzinga

Energy markets tipped to return to normal as NSW granted emergency powers to secure coal supplies

End of cold snap and return of more coal-fired power plants to ease pressure that caused national electricity market suspension

The Guardian - AU

Coal mine brings great harm, opponents say

Lawyers for opponents of a massive coal mine proposed for Queensland say the project would have an economic benefit but also bring about "very profound harm".

AAP

BHP to close NSW’s largest coalmine in 2030 after failing to sell it

Environmentalists welcome news but urge company to stop mining at Mt Arthur when permit expires in four years

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Qld govt to meet mayor over gas proposal

The Queensland government won't make a decision on a controversial coal seam gas application until the resources minister meets with the mayor who opposes it.

Dynamite News

International: World’s ‘biggest’ leak of methane in Russian mine, spots satellite

A coal mine in a remote part of Russia is releasing nearly 90 tonnes of methane gas every hour. Read more on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

In energy-strapped Europe, coal gets an encore

Energy market turmoil caused by the war in Ukraine has triggered an increase in coal-fired electricity production in the European Union and a temporary slowdown in the closure of power plants long-earmarked for retirement

AAP

BHP plans to shut Mt Arthur mine in 2030

BHP says it will stop operations at its Mt Arthur coalmine in NSW's Hunter Valley after plans to sell the operation failed.

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BHP announces plans to close NSW's largest coal mine at Mt Arthur by 2030

Mining giant BHP fails to find a buyer for its Mt Arthur operation in the NSW Hunter Valley, and announces it will close the site in 2030.

Newcastle Herald

BHP commits to consultation for post-mining future

BHP is about to begin an extensive consultation process on how to best rehabilitate and reuse the land occupied by Mt Arthur coal mine following its closure in 2030.

AAP

Qld treasurer denies business tax promise

Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick is adamant his 2020 election pledge for no new or increased taxes was made to voters, not businesses.

ABC News

Coal exit only part of the answer, say professors calling for tougher WA climate change action

Professors of five Australian universities hit out at the WA government as greenhouse gas emissions continue to increase, condemning its cosy relationship with the resources industry.

ABC News

As the eastern states face an energy crisis, Victoria may be in a slightly better position. Here's why

Experts say the state's brown coal reserves could provide a "safety net", but ageing power plants and instability from the interconnected national energy market may still pose a threat.

The Guardian - UK

Bank group accused of exploiting loopholes and ‘greenwashing’ in climate pledge

‘Net zero’ global alliance of financial institutions, begun at Cop26, can still invest in coal and other fossil fuels

The New Daily

AEMO has taken over the national energy market. Here’s what that means

Australia's energy crisis reached a high point on Wednesday when AEMO suspended the national electricity market to control runaway prices.

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