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.
December 19, 2019 The good times are over for Wall Street’s coal stock bulls Prices for the coal used to make steel are down about 30% since May,
December 19, 2019 From Barrick to First Quantum: Top miners look ahead to 2020 Top executives at the world's largest mining companies expect a big focus on environmental, social and governance issues and more consolidation.
December 18, 2019 Coal endures as world’s favorite fuel for electricity generation Coal consumption is set to rise in the coming years as growing demand for electricity in developing countries outpaces a shift to cleaner sources of electricity in industrialized nations.
December 18, 2019 BHP plans ‘baby steps’ return to commodities trading to cut transaction risk BHP's previous commodities trading stretches back to when it merged with British peer Billiton in 2001.
December 13, 2019 Conuma Coal electrifies fleet The company plans to replace its fleet of diesel trucks with five electric mine haul trucks made by Komatsu at its Wolverine mine.
December 10, 2019 UBC scientists take ideas from the lab bench to the mine site If you have a mine company with a tailings pond full of coal slurry or a coal deposit that is no longer economic, there could still be value in it
December 10, 2019 ICMM updates mine-community relations guide to reflect investors’ pressure Improved guidance integrates the eight effectiveness criteria of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
December 8, 2019 Australian Labor mayor slams party’s lack of support for mineworkers The Mayor of Townsville says Labor's lack of support for coal mining is pushing people towards right-wing political parties.
Italy seeks over $8 billion in damages from ArcelorMittal over ILVA steelworks, FT reports Acciaierie d'Italia has sued over alleged mismanagement of the steelworks. January 12, 2026 | 01:23 pm