February 27, 2019

Eskom’s Molefe ‘stonewalled’ Glencore ex-CEO says

Nedbank Ltd. estimates that corruption, maladministration and bad policies shaved $33.9 billion off the nation’s GDP between May 2014 and February 2018.

February 27, 2019

Rio Tinto investors partying like it’s 2014

Miner will pay a special dividend worth $4 billion, or $2.43 cent a share, as it recorded its highest annual underlying earnings in the last five years.

February 26, 2019

Coal’s perfect storm rattles home to $50B new projects

It’s been a tough few weeks for Australia’s coal industry.

February 25, 2019

Actually, Australia should be panicked about coal

One way or another, the end of the coal-export industry is looking inevitable.

February 25, 2019

Anglo American restarts Australian coal operations after worker fatality

The miner said it was still investigating the incident, as was the state's mines safety inspector, which involved a personnel carrier and a grading vehicle last Wednesday.

February 24, 2019

China coal delays not unprecedented, Australia minister says

Processing times for Australian coal shipments have expanded to close to 40 days from about 25 days at some ports.

February 24, 2019

Scientists say miners should restore animal communities during site rehabilitation

Researchers say fauna tends to be under-recognized in assessments of restoration success.

February 24, 2019

Europe’s push for EVs a boon to Savannah’s Portugal lithium project

The company is close to making a decision on developing Mina do Barroso mine, which could become the first European supplier of spodumene, a lithium-bearing mineral.

February 22, 2019

Strange days for coal with Glencore’s cap, China curbs

It's little surprise that environmental activists may be tempted to pop champagne corks.

February 22, 2019

Death toll from South African mine blast rises to 18 as 13 bodies recovered

The Gloria Coal Mine in the eastern province of Mpumalanga is owned by Tegeta Resources and Exploration.