Market Forces

Coal mining company’s expansion concerns with shareholders

In October, Whitehaven Coal had its AGM, announcing the company’s executives will be remunerated as they announce the expansion of coal projects across Australia. The announcement caused dismay across shareholders, who said it’s not in their best interests to support the expansion of coal projects. Analysis by Market Forces shows if the projects move forward, …

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Australia’s big four banks fund $61 billion to fossil fuel companies

A new report by Market Forces a non-for-profit climate group reveals, Australia’s big four banks have collectively financed over $61 billion into fossil fuel projects since the Paris Agreement, despite their public commitments to climate goals. In 2023 alone, these banks loaned $3.6 billion to fossil fuel companies, including $2.5 billion to those expanding coal, …

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