March 17, 2020

Major MSHA reorg: New map shows three enforcement regions

As the coal industry has declined in activity, operators have seen surplus coal inspectors being shifted to the metal/non-metal industry.

March 16, 2020

Union members at Cerrejon coal mine vote to strike

Cerrejon is trying to reduce, freeze and eliminate benefits for employees using the fall in coal prices as an excuse.

March 16, 2020

Zero emissions targets challenge miners, oil majors

The winds of decarbonization are blowing through the commodities industry.

March 15, 2020

Exploration expenditure flattens in BC – survey

Investors are broadening their focus from gold toward copper, silver and nickel.

March 13, 2020

Black-lung coal miners facing serious threat from virus spread

Biggest labor union for U.S. coal miners warns that members are at “significant risk.”

March 12, 2020

Japan can’t quit its coal habit, nine years after Fukushima

Nine years after the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl, the street lined by the trees is still uninhabitable.

March 12, 2020

Exxaro posts 13% rise in annual profit despite drop in coal earnings

Revenue ticked up 1% to 25.7 billion rand during the period.

March 11, 2020

Despite a turbulent year – BHP keeps its brand crown

BHP retains the top spot despite recording a 3% drop in brand value to $5.8 billion.

March 11, 2020

Electric cars and carbon capture get boost in UK budget

Measures for green industries include 800 million pounds for new technology in carbon capture and storage.

March 11, 2020

Australia’s top court rejects BHP appeal over tax ruling

The dispute was over whether BHP should pay taxes on profits made by its Singapore marketing hub.