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.”

July 24, 2015

New study: Costs of permitting delays to mining projects

Study shows half of a mining project's value can be lost due to permitting delays.

July 24, 2015

Mining firms should act now to stay ahead of local content rules

Global miners could be at risk of losing valuable exploration and operating licences unless they step up their efforts to award work to suppliers in the locality of contracts.

July 23, 2015

Global miners improve policies on community consent, while oil and gas lag

Implementation of “free, prior and informed consent” policies vital tool to prevent conflict and costs to companies, reveals study published Thursday by Oxfam.