September 23, 2015

South Africa replaces mining minister on eve of massive job cuts

Given that ousted minister Ramatlhodi is considered the main person that helped end a five-month strike in the country’s platinum sector last year, Zuma's decision is being questioned.

September 23, 2015

BHP Billiton contributed $7.3 billion in payments worldwide, shows first related report

The mining giant acknowledged it used a Singapore marketing hub to minimize its tax expenses, but added it is paying its fair share worldwide.

September 22, 2015

World Coal Association calls for Climate Week to recognize role of all low emission technologies

The World Coal Association (WCA) has called on participants at Climate Week to recognise the role of all low emission technologies in reducing global CO2 emissions.

September 22, 2015

Glencore drops to lowest ever on China-triggered mining stocks massacre

Worries over China's growth and its impact on commodity prices prompted broker downgrades for some of the industry’s biggest names.

September 21, 2015

This is the scariest mining chart you’ll see today

We're only halfway into mining bear market says new report.

September 21, 2015

Mongolia struggles to develop Tavan Tolgoi coal mine

Development of the mine, halted by politics and weak government institutions, reflects the resource curse as Mongolia’s Parliament failed to transfer ownership of the coal mine.

September 20, 2015

Australian company developing new B.C. anthracite mine

Australian junior working on new $600 million anthracite mine northeast of Stewart.

September 18, 2015

Exports can’t save US coal

US producers' share of seaborne coal market has fallen to less than 1% as strong dollar hurts miners already struggling to stay profitable says new study.

September 18, 2015

China’s coal burn rate has just been upped dramatically

Revised stats from China show coal use from 2000 to 2013 is up to 14% higher than previously reported hitting 4.4 billion tonnes per year.

September 18, 2015

Sibanye expects to generate up to 60% of power needs from new coal project

The move aims to reduce the gold producer's dependence on unreliable electricity supply from state-run utility Eskom Holdings.