January 28, 2012

India to talk with Indonesia on proposed coal export curbs

Expressing concern over the proposed restrictions on export of certain grades of coal by the Indonesian government, India Saturday said it would try to find a solution through bilateral talks.

January 28, 2012

Government update on coal reserves in India

Efforts are being made to explore new coal reserves in the country.

January 28, 2012

Continental Coal beats its own export record

Focused coal mining investment and production company Continental Coal Limited provide an update to shareholders on the continued strong performance of export focused thermal coal mining operations in South African…

January 28, 2012

Safety violations at three Kentucky coal mines – MSHA

The federal Mine Safety and Health Administration has cited three Kentucky coal mines for safety violations. They were among 13 nationwide with a history of compliance problems targeted in MSHA's…

January 28, 2012

West Cliff coal miners continue strike threats

Miningaustralia.com.au reported that close to 300 miners at the West Cliff coal mine are likely to strike next week over ongoing pay disputes.

January 28, 2012

Race for resources – TATA Power in talks to buy stake in MEC Coal

TATA Power is in talks to pick about 15% stake in MEC Coal, the Dubai registered company that owns more than two billion tonnes of coal reserves in Indonesia.

January 27, 2012

Peabody has best year ever; revenues rise 18% to $8 billion

US coal giant Peabody Energy posted its best-ever performance in 2011, with revenues increasing 18% to $7.97 billion and operating profit rising by the same percentage to $1.59 billion.

January 27, 2012

Cliffs Natural Resources: 2011 iron ore prices and volumes come in under expectations

Cliffs Natural Resources Inc., a US iron ore and coal producer, is anticipating lower prices and volumes of iron ore shipped in the fourth quarter.

January 27, 2012

Japan steel output set to fall

Bad news from nation's steel makers translates into more bad news for already weakened dry bulk sector.

January 27, 2012

BHP buys Atlas iron exploration rights

BHP Billiton has bought up several exploration tenements near its Olympic Dam mine in South Australia.