{
  "id": 9371697,
  "title": "Glencore halts Cerrejón coal railway after attack",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/glencore-halts-cerrejon-coal-railway-after-attack",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-23T16:22:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mining.com",
    "slug": "mining-com",
    "url": "https://www.mining.com/glencore-halts-cerrejon-coal-railway-after-attack/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Glencore, a prominent mining company, temporarily suspended railway operations at its Cerrejón coal mine in Colombia after explosives struck the network. This occurred near Uribia in the northern La Guajira department on September 22, marking the sixth attack on its infrastructure this year. No injuries were reported, and the mine continued operations as usual. The National Army has deployed troops to secure the area and inspect the damaged railway, which spans 150 kilometers and connects the mine to Puerto Bolívar for international coal exports. Glencore has recorded six attacks on its infrastructure this year, primarily due to protests over the lack of basic services in nearby communities rather than disputes with the company itself. These repeated disruptions have previously led to complete shutdowns of the mine, highlighting its reliance on the transport corridor. Depending on the duration of repairs, the attack could disrupt supply and coal movement, potentially affecting production and exports. Cerrejón is one of the world's largest open-pit coal mines, having produced 16.8 million tonnes of coal in 2025. Glencore's shares rose by 5.2% to £550.8 ($730.4) each in London on Wednesday afternoon, putting the company's value at £64.6 billion ($85.7 billion).",
  "summary": "Explosives damaged a company train in northern Colombia, marking the sixth attack on Cerrejón infrastructure this year.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}