August 3, 2015 U.S. coal co’s cringe as Obama tightens climate change rules U.S. President Obama has unveiled new rules designed to impose more costs on the battered and bruised United States coal industry.
August 3, 2015 Alpha Natural Resources files for bankruptcy protection The slump in the coal market has claimed another victim.
July 31, 2015 The hidden cost of coal mining The small Turkish town of Soma, near the Aegean Sea, was once better known for its spartan houses and quaint surrounding farmland. But ever since 301 miners died last year…
July 30, 2015 World Coal Association calls on World Bank to recognise the critical role of coal in meeting global energy needs The World Coal Association (WCA) has today called on the World Bank to recognise the vital role of coal in bringing affordable, reliable electricity to hundreds of millions of people…
July 29, 2015 About 30,000 fresh job cuts, more mine closures expected in Australia A fresh survey of mining industry leaders is predicting more mine closures and job cuts as the prices of commodities like iron ore and coal decline.
July 28, 2015 China planning to step up controls on coal imports — report As 85% of Chinese thermal coal producers and 35% of miners focused on the metallurgical kind are now running at a loss.
July 27, 2015 CHART: Coal lobbying expenses collapse The spending decline comes as U.S. coal miners struggle to clear hurdles on the federal level, including both newly proposed measures and regulations already being implemented.
July 27, 2015 Indian miner to expand operations at Rio’s former Mozambique coal assets ICVL wants boost annual production at its Benga mine from 5.3 million tonnes to 13 million tonnes in the next five years.
July 24, 2015 Teck credit rating at risk due to poor commodity price Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) reported increased profit in 2015’s second quarter but as commodity prices slide, the company sees a greater risk of its credit rating being demoted from investment-grade.
July 24, 2015 Anglo American to axe 53,000 jobs, put 15 assets up for sale “It is a pretty tough market,” said Chief Executive Mark Cutifani, “and in all likelihood the next six months are going to be even tougher.”
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