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.

March 10, 2020

Foresight latest US coal miner to file for bankruptcy

Company said a global economic slowdown triggered by the coronavirus epidemic had pushed it over the edge.

March 10, 2020

BHP in ‘good shape’ to act if coronavirus disruption brings M&A openings

BHP has been focused on scenario analysis around the potential impact of the virus on global supply chains.

March 9, 2020

BC mining expenditure growth flattened in 2019

Decreases in gold were offset by increases in copper, whereas declines in coal were balanced by increases in nickel.

March 9, 2020

Death of coal financing is exaggerated as China steps up

The relatively easy credit underscores the challenge of ridding the world of the dirtiest energy source.

March 8, 2020

More women working in mining in Colombia – report

Participation numbers have gone up but experts say there’s still work to do to promote gender balance in leadership positions.

March 6, 2020

Coal miner Cerrejon, union fail to reach agreement

Company is owned equally by BHP Group, Anglo American and Glencore.

March 6, 2020

Russia’s Severstal says two workers die in coal mine accident

The deaths have been caused by methane gas poisoning.

March 5, 2020

Africa’s biggest bank releases funding policy on coal projects

Standard says it will evaluate projects on a case-by-case basis, assessing the need for power in the country where the mine or plant is situated.

March 5, 2020

Indonesia’s March coal benchmark price set at $67.08

Price rose slightly as coal mine operations in China were affected by the coronavirus.