November 16, 2017

Burning more coal to cut pollution – India’s distressing dilemma: Russell

India’s New Delhi banned the burning of petroleum coke on Nov. 1, part of measures aimed at curbing air pollution, which last week reached 10 times the recommended limits.

November 14, 2017

Ink from ancient Egyptian papyri contains copper

The pigments were likely obtained as a byproduct of sulfurous ore smelting.

November 14, 2017

Former Xstrata CEO Mick Davis may become Rio Tinto new chairman

The mining veteran could face competition from internal candidates, including former head of UK gas company Centrica, Sam Laidlaw, who now sits on Rio’s board.

November 12, 2017

Washington State company trying to revive shuttered coal mine

A Washington State company is trying to resist the wave of U.S. coal mine and coal plant closures by re-opening the John Henry Mine in King County.

November 10, 2017

Indonesia warns of tough response after Papuan rebels threaten Freeport

Indonesia's military said on Friday it was prepared to take tough measures against rebels who have threatened to "destroy" mining operations of Freeport-McMoRan Inc in the eastern province of Papua…

November 10, 2017

South Africa’s NUM says coal strike to begin on Nov. 19

The planned strike in the coal sector could affect power supply in Africa's most industrialized economy, as about 85 percent of electricity is generated from the fossil fuel.

November 9, 2017

Armed separatists occupy villages near Freeport’s Indonesia mine

Armed separatists have occupied five villages in Indonesia’s Papua province, threatening to disrupt Freeport-McMoRan Inc’s giant Grasberg copper mine, which has already been hit this year by labor unrest and…

November 8, 2017

A year after Trump’s win, coal is still losing to renewables

It’s been a year since President Donald Trump’s election and his pledges to transform the energy markets haven’t exactly come to pass.

November 8, 2017

Glencore extends lockout at Australia coal mine as talks stall again

Glencore has extended a lockout of 190 workers at Oaky North mine in eastern Australia for a further two weeks.

November 6, 2017

New International Standard to reduce mining accidents

Light at the end of the tunnel - find out how a new ISO standard can help reduce mine accidents.