January 25, 2019 Workers at Prodeco’s Colombia coal port vote down proposed strike Only eight out of 115 workers voted in favor of a strike, much less than the overall worker majority required for a legal strike.
January 25, 2019 India’s 2018 thermal coal imports grew at fastest pace in 4 yrs – sources Analysts say they expect India to be a key market for global miners in 2019 as China's "war on pollution" will lead to lower demand from that country.
January 25, 2019 Colombia extends Drummond contract on coal mine for 20 years The contract will generate at least $586 million in royalties, income and social project investment during its lifetime.
January 24, 2019 Small group of Prodeco’s Colombia coal port workers to vote on strike It is improbable that a strike would have an impact on total exports.
January 24, 2019 Indonesia releases new rules on export revenue repatriation "It feels like the penalties are not balanced" - Hendra Sinadia, Indonesian Coal Mining Association.
January 24, 2019 South Africa’s RBCT says 2018 coal exports fall "The markets are a reality, they are outside RBCT's control" - Nosipho Siwisa-Damasane, RBCT chairwoman.
January 24, 2019 Anglo American rides out iron ore hitches in strong 2018 Copper production reached a five-year high, more than offsetting output declines at Minas Rio in Brazil and Kumba in South Africa.
January 23, 2019 New report highlights potential for advanced coal technologies in the US "The government should be doing more to incentivize the use of advanced coal technologies” - Hal Quinn
January 23, 2019 Loophole lets Norway’s $1 trillion fund boost its coal exposure Norway’s massive sovereign wealth fund has increased its exposure to coal reserves even after imposing restrictions on investing in the fossil fuel according to a report.
January 22, 2019 Miners try to move away from fossil fuels — report A research report by Wood Mackenzie states that electrification and automation will be a key priority for global mining companies.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
