April 6, 2020

Covid-19 cuts $280bn swathe through top 50 mining companies

MINING.COM's ranking of the world's 50 largest mining companies based on market value shows a beleaguered industry at the end of the first quarter 2020.

April 5, 2020

Explosion at Colombian coal mine kills 11

The accident took place at the Veracruz coal mine in the Cundinamarca department.

April 2, 2020

Australia’s ALS probe finds half of coal quality reports amended

Australia, which is known for its high quality coal, is the world's biggest exporter of the fuel.

April 1, 2020

Only coal mine in Nova Scotia closes doors

Decision to cease operations was based only on adverse geologic conditions, the miner said.

April 1, 2020

Cash-strapped coal giant Murray Energy faces liquidation

The company could be forced to liquidate unless a federal judge lets it cut healthcare payments to retirees.

April 1, 2020

Teck suspends 2020 forecasts, cuts coal output

Company expects steelmaking coal production to drop to about 80-85% of normal levels in an initial two-week slowdown due to the coronavirus outbreak.

March 30, 2020

Pandemic hits beleaguered US coal industry hard

Coal miners are halting operations across the country, where the death toll could reach 100,000 in the coming weeks.

March 27, 2020

South Africa lockdown to hit Anglo American output

Most of the company’s mines remain open, but with reduced workforce and production.

March 26, 2020

ESG issues limit US coal industry’s resistance to pandemic – report

The outlook for coal-fired power plants in the US has darkened over the past few months, Moody’s Investors Services said.

March 26, 2020

Rio Tinto raps Australian lobby group for coal support

Rio Tinto has found several cases where Australia's biggest mining industry body advocated for thermal coal in contravention of 2015 Paris climate goals.