Glencore Xstrata to invest $100 million in South Africa’s coal sector
The new developments are expected to supply nearly 60 additional million tonnes a year.
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Scotland approves controversial coal mine
The mine is expected to produce 10 million tonnes of coal over 10 years.
Rio Tinto making last job cuts of the year
Mining giant showed the door to an unconfirmed number of contractors at its Argyle diamond mine and is planning job cuts at its coal operations.
Strikes, guerrilla attacks take their toll in Colombia’s coal output, down 11%
Colombia, the fourth largest coal exporter, has estimated reserves for at least a century, but labour issues and safety concerns are jeopardizing the sector's future.
Vale Canada charged in fatal Thompson mine accident
First time a mine has been charged in Manitoba in connection to the death of a worker.
UN climate chief to coal industry: ‘Leave most existing reserves in the ground’
Christiana Figueres called the coal industry to diversify toward cleaner energy sources.
Vale handed way out of $14bn tax dispute
Miner has until the end of the week to accept or reject the terms of a government’s tax amnesty proposal.
Chile’s presidential election first round winner to bring challenges for the mining industry
Bachelet, who won almost twice as many votes as her closest rival in yesterday's election, is the most certain candidate to win on Dec. 15.
Rio Tinto’s Simandou project to cost over $18 billion
Chinese giant Chalco, in the process of is selling its stake in the project to parent Chinalco, said it will get a bit over $2bn for the transaction.
Gabriel Resources says troubled Rosia Montana project cost up about $100 million
Europe's largest gold mine will cost Gabriel Resources US$15 billion.
How 2026 will reshape the US critical mineral resilience
Emerging federal activity shows two key themes: growing support for high-risk minerals and renewed focus on domestic processing technologies.
