October 2, 2019

Rise of ethical investing, social license the top risks to miners

The mining and metals sector is facing greater scrutiny from end consumers, demanding a transparent, ethical supply chain.

September 30, 2019

RWE targets climate neutrality by 2040 as sun sets on coal

Plan fits with Germany’s 2038 goal to exit coal-fired power generation.

September 27, 2019

China now produces 56% of the world’s steel

Chinese production up 9.4% so far this year, despite Beijing's pollution fight and slowing construction.

September 26, 2019

Former miners who stared down a coal train end their protest

The contentious bankruptcy of their former employer rages on.

September 25, 2019

Mining generates billions for British Columbia economy

Mines in the U.S., South America and elsewhere are using supplies and services made in B.C.

September 25, 2019

Coal India workers strike hit production by about 56% – official

The company, which accounts for over four-fifths of India's coal output and employs about 300,000 people, registered a 30% attendance due to the strike.

September 25, 2019

BHP tried swaying Anglo’s Mark Cutifani to be its CEO

BHP favours an internal hire, but is also open to external candidates, people familiar with the matter said.

September 24, 2019

Australian mining lobby launches ad blitz urging reforms after coal projects blocked

Group aims at rallying public support for an overhaul of state planning laws after a commission blocked new projects citing climate change concerns.

September 23, 2019

Poland’s biggest coal firm to give miners more cash as election looms

Coal has fuelled Poland's economy for years and a promise to support it has been used in previous political campaigns.

September 19, 2019

Iron ore price plunges, “panic” selling of coking coal

“What has happened has definitely irked policymakers in China. That puts a lot of pressure on coal imports for the end of the year.”