January 29, 2019

South Africa to debate whether to split Eskom – Gordhan

The fiscus doesn’t have space for endless bailouts.

January 29, 2019

Rethinking mining strategies among the top-10 global trends to shape 2019

Mining companies now need to determine how to operate in a market that is characterized by rising stakeholder demands, a widening talent gap, as well as dwindling access to key…

January 27, 2019

In Germany’s plan to phase out coal, a big polluter will benefit

“We believe that clarity, compensation payments, and a relatively long phase-out period should trigger a re-rating for the company’s conventional power generation,” said analyst Guido Hoymann.

January 25, 2019

Slow growth for Europe’s mining sector — report

In Q2 2019, analysts expect investment levels across the European mining sector will be sluggish.

January 25, 2019

Workers at Prodeco’s Colombia coal port vote down proposed strike

Only eight out of 115 workers voted in favor of a strike, much less than the overall worker majority required for a legal strike.

January 25, 2019

India’s 2018 thermal coal imports grew at fastest pace in 4 yrs – sources

Analysts say they expect India to be a key market for global miners in 2019 as China's "war on pollution" will lead to lower demand from that country.

January 25, 2019

Colombia extends Drummond contract on coal mine for 20 years

The contract will generate at least $586 million in royalties, income and social project investment during its lifetime.

January 25, 2019

Flagship Volkswagen plant transforms for EV era

German carmaker will invest 870 million euros ($985 million) by 2020 to develop e-vehicle components, including batteries and charging stations.

January 24, 2019

Small group of Prodeco’s Colombia coal port workers to vote on strike

It is improbable that a strike would have an impact on total exports.

January 24, 2019

Indonesia releases new rules on export revenue repatriation

"It feels like the penalties are not balanced" - Hendra Sinadia, Indonesian Coal Mining Association.