January 17, 2016 Falling coal takes its toll – U.S. miner selling B.C. mines For sale: Three slightly used coalmines in B.C.'s Peace region.
January 15, 2016 This is what a mining, metals market meltdown looks like Three of the world's top mining companies are now trading over 90% below their boom year highs as the 2016 commodity sell-off gathers pace.
January 15, 2016 US sets moratorium on new federal coal leases The freeze on new leases for coal mined from federal lands is part of a sweeping review of the federal coal plan.
January 15, 2016 BHP takes largest-ever write-down on US shale operation The world’s largest miner announced Friday a roughly $7.2 billion pretax charge against its U.S. onshore energy assets
January 14, 2016 Arch Coal’s bankruptcy suggests a questionable strategy The company's executives seem oblivious to the downward trend in the coal markets.
January 14, 2016 Would the clean power plan work? Report analyzes 14 scenarios for implementing the final Clean Power Plan announced by the EPA on August 3, 2015, with insights and constructive feedback from several utilities, trade associations and…
January 14, 2016 Higher US dollar and lower fuel costs mean more profits for Australian miners The US dollar has been on a tear. And for miners in certain jurisdictions, this has helped operators immensely, especially when coupled with lower fuel prices, which typically accounts for…
January 13, 2016 South32 mulls acquisition of Anglo’s $1bn business in Brazil Company is said to have sent out requests to investment banks as it seeks to hire an adviser to assist in the bidding process for Anglo American's niobium and phosphate…
January 13, 2016 US coal miners’ struggles at dawn of 20th century not too far from today’s Documentary to air Jan. 26 on PBS tells the story of how coal miners came together in a protracted struggle for their rights.
January 13, 2016 President Obama to revamp coal industry, calls miners to ‘invest in the future’ In his final State of the Union address, Obama said companies leasing coal and oil rights on federal land should pay more for the effects those fuels have on climate…
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
