October 12, 2011

COAL: Enviro groups go on attack against House ash bill

Environmentalists went on the offensive today against legislation that would limit U.S. EPA power to regulate ash from coal-burning power plants. The group Earthjustice released a report today that says…

October 12, 2011

Job of Mediating Coal-Mine Claims Goes to . . . Guess Who

October 12, 2011

Righteousness won’t solve global warming

Loading up the global warming argument with righteousness is harming the cause, says a blogger at the Philospher’s Beard. “The moralisation approach […]

October 12, 2011

India asks Czech Republic for tech help in coal mining

"The Indian side impressed upon Czech Republic regarding the scope for establishing manufacturing facilities in India for underground mining machinery," an official statement said. Coal Minister Sriprakash Jaiswal-led the Indian…

October 12, 2011

Ex-PMO aide Carson left Calgary school with debt

turned the school into a one-man advocacy centre to promote the Canadian oil industry in general, and the oilsands in particular, a role he had played through most of his…

October 11, 2011

Now Feds to Decide on Canada-US Oil Pipeline

Washington, DC. Over 50 demonstrators protesting against the construction of the Keystone XL oil pipeline from Alberta's oilsands to Texas, were arrested. (Mandel Ngna/) Protests in Washington, D.C. against the…

October 11, 2011

Indonesian Coal Miner Plans $167m IPO to Finance Coal Boom

Indonesian Atlas Resources is readying a $167 million initial public offering to help finance building supporting infrastructure in its Sumatra coal mining hubs in Muba and Oku. Indonesian Atlas Resources…

October 11, 2011

Anglo American completes acquisition of PRC

Anglo American has acquired 100% ownership of Peace River Coal (PRC), through the acquisition of the remaining 25.17% interest in PRC for a total value of $166m. PRC located in…

October 11, 2011

Barclays: Chinese Copper Buyers Appear ‘Cautious’ For Now

By Kitco News (Kitco News) - Chinese copper buyers appear “cautious” despite stable consumption within the country, say analysts with Barclays Capital. Price movements may have fallen short of expectations…

October 11, 2011

Activists, groups lash BHP mega-mine

Eco-activists and Aboriginal groups on Tuesday condemned Australia's approval of a mammoth BHP Billiton mining pit expansion, warning of an environmental and public health disaster if it goes ahead.