March 18, 2016

Kigali forum discusses keys to unlocking Africa’s economic potential

The ATF was organised by the African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET) and the Government of Rwanda.

March 18, 2016

Wall Street checks out of coal mines

Few banks are still willing to get their hands dirty in the coal business.

March 18, 2016

Largest mining equity rally in years built on shaky foundations

The benchmark FTSE 350 mining index, which tracks the performance of the UK's 11 biggest listed miners, is up 26% this year.

March 17, 2016

Report: Most coal mined by the three biggest coal companies in the US belongs to Americans

A Greenpeace report published today shows that the top three coal mining companies depend on federal coal for the vast majority of coal they mine in the US.

March 17, 2016

Goodbye Sam Walsh: Rio names copper boss as new CEO

The change of leadership comes as the mining giant and its peers look for a way out of a prolonged commodity slump.

March 17, 2016

Adani $12 billion Carmichael coal project closer to lease

If built, Carmichael would be Australia's largest coal mine.

March 16, 2016

Bankruptcy looms for world’s largest private coal miner

"Substantial doubts" St-Louis-based Peabody Energy with history traced back to 1883 can continue as going concern after missing payment on $6 billion debt.

March 15, 2016

British Columbia native land claims continue to conflict with mineral rights

In recent months, mineral claims in B.C. have been put into question as a result of interim treaty agreements.

March 15, 2016

Murray River mine shelved, Chinese workers sent home

Coal mine near Tumbler Ridge is being put on care and maintenance until it receives the necessary permits and market conditions improve.

March 14, 2016

Anglo American CEO’s pay fell 8% in 2015

The pain at Anglo American (LSE:AAL) has finally reached the corner office.