April 10, 2018 China utilities plan new coal import price index to curb volatility Even as China's government tries to cut the use of dirty fuels, coal still accounts for a majority of the country's power.
April 9, 2018 Private capital flowing into mining on track for record year The second largest ever private equity fund focused on mining closed in the first quarter – 13 funds aim to raise a further $4.9 billion in 2018.
April 6, 2018 Qld coal, minerals exports propels Palaszczuk Government to trade target Queensland coal and mineral exports grew by $5.6 billion over the last 12 months.
April 5, 2018 Six miners killed in Georgia in coal mine accident – officials The accident had occurred at the Mindeli mine in Tkibuli, 200 km (124.27 miles) west of the capital Tbilisi.
April 5, 2018 Solar power drew $161 billion in 2017, more than any other technology Solar made up 57% of last year's total for all renewables (excluding large hydro) of $279.8 billion. It also towered above new investment in coal and gas generation capacity, estimated…
April 5, 2018 World’s top miner BHP quits global coal group over climate stance The miner is withdrawing from the World Coal Association over a clash of views on how to fight climate change, with BHP saying it’ll reap little benefit from staying on…
April 3, 2018 Prairie Mining starts legal action against Poland’s environment ministry The news sent the miner's shares plunging 30 percent in London and 20 percent in Warsaw.
April 3, 2018 CHARTS: Mining rally running out of steam as copper price weighs Cobalt, nickel still on the boil, but gloomier outlook reflected in copper price and fall in market value of top mining companies during first quarter.
April 2, 2018 Coal India’s production, shipments rise to a record in March Production growth to slow down in coming months, analyst says.
April 2, 2018 Chile’s recent coal phase-out decision claims first victims French power company Engie SA is closing all of its coal-fired power plants in the country. It plans to replace the capacity with renewable energy.
Iron ore logs annual gain in a dramatic recovery fuelled by steel exports Prices of the key steelmaking ingredient had come under pressure earlier this year on expectations of a supply glut and forecasts of faltering demand in China. December 31, 2025 | 09:27 am
