March 3, 2019

Mineral exploration growing in BC – Survey

The study is based on information collected from 33 prospectors and 172 mineral and coal exploration companies operating in British Columbia.

February 28, 2019

China’s 2018 coal usage rises 1%, but share of energy mix falls

China's coal consumption rose for a second year in a row in 2018, but coal's share of total energy consumption fell below 60 percent for the first time.

February 27, 2019

Eskom’s Molefe ‘stonewalled’ Glencore ex-CEO says

Nedbank Ltd. estimates that corruption, maladministration and bad policies shaved $33.9 billion off the nation’s GDP between May 2014 and February 2018.

February 27, 2019

Rio Tinto investors partying like it’s 2014

Miner will pay a special dividend worth $4 billion, or $2.43 cent a share, as it recorded its highest annual underlying earnings in the last five years.

February 26, 2019

Coal’s perfect storm rattles home to $50B new projects

It’s been a tough few weeks for Australia’s coal industry.

February 25, 2019

Actually, Australia should be panicked about coal

One way or another, the end of the coal-export industry is looking inevitable.

February 25, 2019

Anglo American restarts Australian coal operations after worker fatality

The miner said it was still investigating the incident, as was the state's mines safety inspector, which involved a personnel carrier and a grading vehicle last Wednesday.

February 24, 2019

China coal delays not unprecedented, Australia minister says

Processing times for Australian coal shipments have expanded to close to 40 days from about 25 days at some ports.

February 24, 2019

Scientists say miners should restore animal communities during site rehabilitation

Researchers say fauna tends to be under-recognized in assessments of restoration success.

February 22, 2019

Strange days for coal with Glencore’s cap, China curbs

It's little surprise that environmental activists may be tempted to pop champagne corks.