May 12, 2019

Top miners saw positive FY2018

Supported metal prices, debts being slashed, and production efficiency growth were the keys for the good performance.

May 10, 2019

Proposed legislation by Rep. Grijalva in US a ‘disaster in the making’, says AEMA

Hardrock mining is fundamentally different than oil, gas, and coal because it is much more difficult to find and develop hardrock mineral resources.

May 10, 2019

World’s coal miners may be digging themselves into another glut

Coal’s use to generate electricity has declined precipitously in the U.S. despite a revival push by President Donald Trump.

May 10, 2019

Coal miner TerraCom fires up A$63 million restructuring plan

The Australian miner aims to use funds to support growth ambitions.

May 10, 2019

Even Trudeau’s Canada, gripped in carbon fight, won’t ditch coal

Scientists agree coal is choking the planet—so why is it so hard for governments to ditch?

May 9, 2019

China to tighten steel capacity swapping, boost domestic iron ore output

The announcement follows illegal capacity expansions approved by local governments under the cover of capacity swaps.

May 9, 2019

Seeds of a just coal transition policy in Colorado — IEEFA

Template could apply to Appalachia, Powder River Basin, Hopi-Navajo lands in Arizona.

May 7, 2019

In the land where coal is king, mine jobs outweigh climate fears

Coal is Australia’s second-largest income generator after iron ore, and many lawmakers welcome efforts to boost an industry that brings in A$60 billion ($42 billion) a year.

May 7, 2019

Norway’s KLP fund cuts coal exposure

Norwegian pension fund manager KLP has sold $366m of bond and equity exposure in 46 companies, including leading miners BHP and Anglo American.

May 7, 2019

Norway is using its wealth to lead an exodus from coal

A law set to pass in June will see the Norwegian Oil Fund divest more from coal, and invest over $20B in renewable energy.