February 13, 2019

SNC-Lavalin bonds weaken as S&P cuts company to cusp of junk

The company said it failed to reach an agreement with a client in a dispute over a mining project in Latin America, prompting it to slash its profit forecast by…

February 13, 2019

Colombia coal output likely to hold steady in 2019, companies say

The Andean nation is the world's fifth-largest exporter of coal.

February 11, 2019

Operational risks and safety must be a top agenda in mining

A gap in engagement between company leaders and front-line workers is critical to preventing and mitigating risks.

February 11, 2019

South Africa’s Eskom carries out biggest power cuts in years

Splitting Eskom in three doesn't fix the issue that it is in a very dire financial situation.

February 11, 2019

First US coal plant in years opens where no options exist

To boost coal use in the US: Find a spot near a mine with no access to oil or natural gas pipelines, where it’s not particularly windy and it’s dark…

February 10, 2019

Minerals Council of Australia calls for tax, workplace law reform

According to the industry group, such reform would encourage additional investment in capital and technology.

February 7, 2019

Australia’s Pacific National says coal train derailed, service impacted

A Yancoal spokesman said that its Moolarben Coal complex had been directly impacted by the train derailment but that it was too early to advise of any potential impact to…

February 7, 2019

Death toll rises to six at South Africa coal mine gas explosion

Rescue efforts were hampered by dangerously high levels of toxic gas underground.

February 6, 2019

Glencore says heavy rain disrupts operations at two Australian coal mines

Major flooding has caused parts of Queensland to be declared disaster zones, resulting in two casualties and more than 1,100 evacuations.

February 6, 2019

Aussie mining exports broke records in 2018

Coal became the number one export earner in 2018.