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Italy Initiates Hydrogen Trial in Steel Manufacturing
On July 3, 2024, Italy marked a significant milestone in industrial innovation by launching its first trial using hydrogen to process steel products…
BHP Group Cuts Worker Incentives Amid Performance Shortfalls
BHP Group, the world’s largest listed miner, has announced significant cuts to its employee incentive payments after failing to meet performance targets. This decision will affect tens of thousands of workers globally, as reported by the Australian Financial Review…
Newcastle Shipping Delays Reach 23-Month High Amid Protests and Weather Disruptions
The shipping queue at Newcastle, a crucial coal export port in Australia, has reached a 23-month high, with 31 vessels waiting as of July 2. This surge in shipping delays has been exacerbated by both climate protests and adverse weather conditions, significantly impacting operations at the port…
US Markets Quiet After Fire at Allegheny Met’s Longview Mine
An underground fire that began on June 30 at Allegheny Metallurgical Coal’s Longview Mine in Barbour County, West Virginia, has so far not stirred significant concern in the market. The incident at the mine, which only started operations in late 2023 and has a projected annual output of up to 3.1 million short tons, led to a halt in operations…
Closure of Holt Lock Disrupts Coal Transport on Alabama’s Black Warrior River
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Mobile District, has announced the closure of the Holt Lock in Alabama, cutting off river transportation for Peabody and Warrior…
Fire at Anglo’s Grosvenor Coal Mine Prompts Evacuation
A recent fire at the Grosvenor Coal Mine in central Queensland has triggered an evacuation and raised concerns about the mine’s future…
Canadian Railroad Labor Dispute Awaits Government Decision on Essential Freight
Labor negotiations between Canadian railroads and Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) remain at a standstill as both parties await a critical decision from the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB). The decision will determine whether essential freight must continue to be shipped in the event of a work stoppage…
Railway Accident Disrupts Coal Exports from Australia’s Gladstone Port
An accident on the Blackwater railway system has disrupted coal exports from Australia’s 102mn t/yr Gladstone port in Queensland, which may take some time to resolve…
Coal Supply to Richards Bay Disrupted Following Train Service Suspension
Coal deliveries to the Richards Bay port in South Africa are expected to face significant delays following a suspension of train services on the northern rail corridor…
India’s Metallurgical Coal Imports Surge to Meet Steel Demand
India metallurgical coal imports have risen significantly over the last few months, reaching 31.7 million tonnes from January to May 2024, a 9% increase from the previous year…
