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.

March 13, 2016

Chinese coal workers protest unpaid wages

In what is being seen as a direct challenge to Beijing's authority, thousands of Chinese coal miners have taken to the streets to protest against unpaid wages.

March 13, 2016

Trump says he’ll protect Ohio coal industry

Donald Trump, the Republican frontrunner in the US presidential campaign, is standing in favour of the coal mining industry in Ohio.

March 13, 2016

Mine collapses after heavy rains in Pakistan, killing 5

A mine collapsed after heavy rains in northwest Pakistan, killing at least five workers and injuring 10 others, authorities said Sunday.

March 11, 2016

Australia jails former Hanlong boss Xiao for insider trading

He had pleaded guilty last year to conducting 102 illegal trades related to two Perth-based companies, Sundance Resources Ltd. and Bannerman Resources

March 9, 2016

Blankenship may face $28 million fine for coal mine disaster

Donald Blankenship, the former CEO of now-defunct Massey Energy, is now facing a $28-million fine in addition to a year in jail for his role in the Upper Big Branch…

March 9, 2016

Indonesia could deplete coal reserves by 2033 – PwC

Indonesia could exhaust its economically retrievable coal reserves by 2033, a study by PriceWaterhouseCoopers released on Monday showed.

March 9, 2016

PDAC 2016 Convention exceeds 22,000 attendees

Optimism and opportunity abounded at the PDAC 2016 Convention of The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada in spite of recent industry challenges, indicating a positive shift in sentiment amongst…

March 9, 2016

Slowing Chinese demand of coal to hurt Mongolia — BMI

The ramp up in Mongolian coal production will be faced with decreasing demand from China, the major importer of Mongolian coking coal.