August 5, 2015

As Arch Coal falters, so do its hopes for an export terminal in the Pacific Northwest

The odds that the proposed Millennial coal-terminal expansion in Longview, Wash., will ever happen are plummeting right alongside Arch Coal’s fortunes.

August 5, 2015

Report: Glencore, X2 in fight over thermal coal

Ultimate contrarian bidding war.

August 5, 2015

CRA targeting mining-sector tax havens

It’s an issue that the Canadians for Tax Fairness and the Liberal Party of Canada appear to be hoping to make a federal election issue.

August 5, 2015

Work continues

There are good companies doing promising work. Yes, the news flow is slower than in better markets, but that doesn’t mean it’s crickets out there.

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.