December 31, 2019

Joe Biden tells coal miners to learn to code

During a rally in New Hampshire, the former vice-president said that computer skills would enable displaced mine workers to access the jobs of the future.

December 27, 2019

Australia suffers worst of China’s coal curbs after earlier boom

While total purchases by China rose 9% in November from a year ago, Australian shipments to the top buyer sank 31%.

December 26, 2019

Asian countries face policy uncertainty, resource nationalism – report

The Asian mining landscape is shifting.

December 24, 2019

MINING.COM: Top 10 most popular posts of 2019

It's been a tumultuous year in mining and the most read articles of 2019 show an industry grappling with technological change, market volatility and climate change, but still unafraid to…

December 24, 2019

China seeks to tackle environmental damage caused by mining

More than 3.6 million hectares of land in China was used and damaged by mining activities at the end of 2018.

December 23, 2019

Anglo American pledges to align lobbying practice with Paris Agreement

Anglo now joins 11 other global companies, including Glencore, that have already committed to positive lobbying practices on climate change.

December 22, 2019

Misery looms over top coal shippers as China to buy less in 2020

The world’s biggest coal buyer will likely purchase less from overseas in 2020.

December 22, 2019

Orban ally sells Hungary coal plant before $1bn overhaul

Move is a a U-turn as Prime Minister Viktor Orban had agreed to the European Union‘s climate deal.

December 22, 2019

Mining companies operating in Russia improve environmental transparency – WWF

The World Wildlife Fund found that more miners operating in the country are starting to report their efforts to reduce their carbon footprint.

December 20, 2019

Canada launches strategic assessment of thermal coal mining

The strategic assessment will include, environmental and health impacts of thermal coal mining and market analysis of projected demand for thermal coal.