June 9, 2017

North Korea coal exports down to zero on China ban, UN cap

Coal shipments from North Korea to China fell from 1.4 million tonnes, worth $126 million, in January to zero in April.

June 8, 2017

Trump goes after another of the Obama-era protection rules to favour miners

The US administration will review federal plan to protect the dwindling population of greater sage grouse in 11 western states.

June 7, 2017

Robot ghost ships to extend miner’s technology drive to seas

World’s top miner BHP seeking partners for vessel automation

June 7, 2017

Anglo American appoints takeovers expert as new chairman

Stuart Chambers, 61 and former chairman of UK chip designer Arm, will join Anglo as a non-executive director in September, replacing Parker in November.

June 6, 2017

Adani to go ahead with polemic Carmichael coal mine after all

Despite opposition from organizations ranging from the United Nations to green groups and locals, work on the multibillion-dollar mine is expected to begin by September.

June 5, 2017

CHART: Commodity prices slump to 50-year low against US stocks

S&P500 most expensive compared to commodities since late 1960s despite last year's rally in metals and mineral prices.

June 2, 2017

How the US coal industry is reacting to the Paris Climate Accord withdrawal

While the global reaction to President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement was largely critical, at least one energy industry important to Trump celebrated his decision…

June 2, 2017

Cheaper solar in India prompts rethink for coal projects

Power from solar panels now half the cost of a new coal plant

June 1, 2017

Is coking coal pricing moving away from quarterly benchmarks?

Metallurgical coal miners could be exposed to more pricing volatility if a move afoot to do away with quarterly pricing comes to anything.

May 31, 2017

Miners frozen out as South Africa readies empowerment rules

Mining companies in South Africa have been frozen out of consultation over regulatory changes that could dilute shareholders, raise costs and impose new levies to fund community development.