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• Burkina Faso: Heavy gunfire heard at military camp 23/01/2022 09:02
  Gunshots were heard at several barracks located in the capital, Ouagadougou. The government denied social media reports that the army has seized power.
• Austria, Luxembourg eye legal steps in EU nuclear energy row 21/01/2022 16:27
  The European Commission wants to designate nuclear power as a climate-friendly energy source, but several nations remain opposed. Austria has said it's willing to fight the notion of "green" nuclear power in court.
• Former foes Israel and Jordan work together to combat energy and water scarcity 21/01/2022 13:31
  With the Middle East feeling the heat of the climate crisis, cooperation between countries is essential. Is the renewable energy and water initiative signed by Israel and Jordan the first step?
• Bens Creek purchases second highwall miner 21/01/2022 11:29
  Bens Creek Group plc has announced that its subsidiary, Ben's Creek Operations WV LLC, has entered into a contract to purchase a Superior highwall miner and related highwall mining equipment for use at the Bens Creek mine.
• Germany to use G7 presidency to accelerate climate action 21/01/2022 10:34
  The traffic light coalition held its first closed Cabinet session, announcing plans to use Germany's G7 presidency to rally global action on climate change. Other pressing issues included Ukraine and the COVID pandemic.
• Germany to use G7 presidency to push for climate action 21/01/2022 09:36
  The traffic light coalition is holding its first closed Cabinet session, with plans to use Germany's G7 presidency to accelerate action on climate change. Other pressing issues include Ukraine and the COVID pandemic.
• OSMRE extends Abandoned Mine Land Program through 2034 20/01/2022 13:35
  The Department of the Interior has announced that the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement is extending the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund programme through 2034.
• EU to withhold funds for Poland over Turow coal mine 19/01/2022 19:52
  The European Commission is punishing Poland after Warsaw ignored a court order to pay a daily fine over the Turow coal mine near the Czech border.
• Climate security: Israel and Jordan's water-for-energy swap 19/01/2022 11:47
  With the Middle East feeling the heat of the climate crisis, co-operation between countries is essential. Is the renewable energy and water initiative signed by Israel and Jordan the first step?
• Bens Creek commences first coal deliveries 19/01/2022 10:43
  Following discussions with Integrity Coal Sales, Inc. New York, Bens Creek Group plc has commenced the sale and delivery of metallurgical coal.
• MC Mining provides Makhado Project update 18/01/2022 12:53
  MC Mining continues to work with Baobab and its advisers to complete the funding requirement for development of the Makhado Project.
• Could the Red Sea's heat-resilient corals help restore the world's dying reefs? 17/01/2022 14:29
  Corals in the Gulf of Aqaba have a unique evolutionary history that could help them survive the climate crisis. Scientists even hope to breed their resilience into other reefs.
• Allegiance Coal announces Black Warrior coal test results 17/01/2022 12:56
  Allegiance Coal Ltd has announced the first set of results from the carbonisation tests undertaken on the Black Warrior Mine’s premium Mary Lee and Blue Creek coking coals.
• The 'Green City' of Freiburg: Is this Germany's future? 16/01/2022 11:21
  Climate Minister Robert Habeck wants to make Germany climate-neutral by 2045. The southern city of Freiburg is already close to achieving his vision.
• 2021 was the sixth hottest year on record, US studies say 14/01/2022 05:13
  Two separate studies showed that 2021 was among the warmest years in the overall record, which goes back to 1880. The data underscores the global climate crisis.
• Bis awarded key multi-year Hunter Valley haulage contract 12/01/2022 10:58
  Bis has signed a multi-year on-road haulage contract for Yancoal and Glencore’s Hunter Valley Operations at its Howick based processing facility.
• Anglo American completes sale of shareholding in Cerrejón Mine to Glencore 12/01/2022 10:58
  Anglo American plc has announced the completion of the sale of its shareholding in the Cerrejón joint venture to Glencore plc.
• TerraCom provides December 2021 coal sales update 11/01/2022 13:09
  TerraCom Ltd has provided the operational results for December 2021.
• Unstable Kazakhstan could push up uranium, oil prices 11/01/2022 12:37
  The central Asian country is the world's biggest uranium exporter and is among the top oil and coal producers. The resource-rich state has seen some of the biggest public protests in years, unnerving energy markets.
• Germany outlines plan to get back on climate goal track 11/01/2022 12:07
  Economy and Climate Minister Robert Habeck has delivered sharp criticism of the country’s record on climate change. Reductions in carbon emissions will have to "treble" to meet the country's climate goals.