February 13, 2018

Colombia bomb halts Cerrejon coal train; output, exports unaffected

The attack occurred late on Monday in northern La Guajira province where the open-pit coal mine is located.

February 13, 2018

BHP takes $1.8 billion hit from US tax reform

Charge is due to due to cuts in the US Federal corporate income tax rate, the world’s biggest mining company said.

February 13, 2018

Another death at one of Sibanye-Stillwater gold mines

A worker died on Monday night while clearing a blocked ore pass at the company’s Driefontein gold operation in South Africa.

February 12, 2018

China will crack down on illegal coal mining in 2018: safety watchdog

Coal mines that fail to meet safety measures or operational standards will be ordered to close and rectify violations, the State Administration of Work Safety said.

February 9, 2018

Winner of Carnegie Mineralogical Award–W. Lesley Presmyk

The Carnegie Mineralogical Award honors outstanding contributions in mineralogical preservation, conservation and education.

February 9, 2018

Adani’s giant Australian coal mine takes hit as rail plan axed

A funding proposal for a rail line that could carry its coal to the coast for export has been canned.

February 8, 2018

Colombia’s Cerrejon, union reach last-minute deal to avoid strike

The largest union at Cerrejon has reached an 11th-hour salary and benefits deal with the company, avoiding a strike, the union said on Thursday.

February 8, 2018

Coal buyers spooked by Indonesia’s new shipping rules

Indonesian coal buyers holding back orders of fuel after government issued new shipping rules for coal and crude palm oil that restricts exports to vessels.

February 8, 2018

China wealth fund said to join fray for $2bn Rio Tinto portfolio

The country's sovereign wealth fund is considering joining the bidding for Rio Tinto's last remaining coal mines.

February 7, 2018

US coal exports surged 60% last year

US coal exports have not reached numbers this high since 2014.