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Commodity supercycle is essentially over: Citigroup
Group expects 2013 to be year in which “the death bells ring for the commodity supercycle after its duly noted sunset.”
Coal ash heaps safe haven for endangered bees: study
Some endangered species, including insects that had been presumed extinct, were found thriving in the ash heaps at coal-fired power plants.
Australia coal industry threatened by major strike
Five unions representing Australian coal terminal employees are going on a strike at 6:30 a.m. Sydney time Friday.
Vale reduces forecast by 30% for coal exports from Mozambique
Bad weather, labour disputes and lack of infrastructure have slowed output.
South Africa's National Mineworkers Union proposes big wage increases
NUM wants earnings to go up from $530 to $850 per month for underground workers.
Virginia Attorney General talks coal tax credits
Virginia Attorney General and Republican Gubernatorial candidate Ken Cuccinelli made a campaign stop in Bristol this week and coal was a hot topic.
Surge in global demand for coal has ports expanding
Among British Columbia's merchandise exports, coal is king as demand for metallurgical supplies remains strong globally.
BC rejects new coal mine for Vancouver Island
Compliance Energy Corp.'s application found deficient by the provincial environmental assessment office.
BHP finds new Guinea exit strategy
"Our decision to focus on the OECD was deliberate and, I would argue, increasingly looks like the right call."
Russian explorers drive across North Pole to Canada
The first trip of its kind.
Former BP chief to become GlencoreXstrata's interim chairman
Hayward gained infamy for his management of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
BHP Billiton's disappearing exploration budget
"We need to squeeze returns from our installed infrastructure."
US Appalachian coal industry suffering
Declining reserves, higher production costs and increased competition putting pressure on the region.
SouthGobi Resources forecasts huge increase for 2013 coal production
Its flagship coking coal mine in southern Mongolia is running again.
Glencore Xstrata shelves plans for coal terminal in northeastern Australia
Company said currently there is excess port capacity but eventually the country would need more terminals to meet rising demand.
China's Shenhua fails basic environmental exam in Australia
The Liverpool Plains proposal doesn't pass the sniff test.
Gas explosion in Sichuan coal mine kills 28, governor announces mining suspension
The Taozigou coal mine is unauthorized.
Timelapse video shows massive Wyoming coal mining growth
9 out of the top 10 producing coal mines in the United States are located in Wyoming
Hargreaves to pick up Scottish Coal assets
Preferred bidder also bought mines from second largest open pit coal miner in Scotland in December.
BHP's new CEO Mackenzie takes charge amid mining austerity
Andrew Mackenzie to tour Pilbara iron ore mine on first day as CEO.
Mine equipment company gives 32 employees the chop, cites industry downturn
Mining downturn leading to redundancies in New South Wales.
Kinder Morgan abandons coal terminal proposal in Oregon
Company plans to look for alternate site in the Pacific Northwest.
Give small miners a bureaucratic break: Australian Labor MP
Proposal to cut red tape for small miners.
Setting the stage for a presidential election
Turmoil abounds prior to the June 26 vote in Mongolia.
Dix promises review of Surrey coal terminal proposal
The proposal has the public up in arms because the coal – four million tonnes annually – would be used to fire power plants in Asia.
East Asian nations will work together to reduce air pollution
China, Japan and South Korea to put aside disputes to address rising air pollution.
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