July 22, 2015

Glencore to slash 380 coal jobs in South Africa

It had said in January that the closure of its Optimum coal mines would put over 1,000 jobs at risk.

July 22, 2015

Economic slump, not drop in coal use, responsible for U.S. carbon emissions fall

Findings of a new research show the 11% fall in carbon emissions between 2007 and 2013 was caused mainly by depressed market conditions.

July 22, 2015

BHP Billiton beats iron ore guidance, takes copper write-downs

The world's No.1 miner will continue boosting its iron ore output, adding to a global glut and keeping pressure on prices.

July 21, 2015

Canadian provinces to cut fuel use, boost tidal energy

The deals represent two ground-breaking initiatives to make Canada’s mining industry more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly.

July 21, 2015

Canadian ministers urged to better prevent damage from mining

Federal Natural Resources Minister, Greg Rickford, argues that the federal government is taking the right steps through new legislation.

July 20, 2015

Canada’s resource industry calls for government collaboration on three key challenges

Industry highlights top priorities at the Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference

July 20, 2015

North Korea gains in China coal exports as Vietnam bows out

North Korea was the only country to boost coal shipments to China this year as Vietnamese supply slumped.

July 20, 2015

The US coal industry just had the worst week in years

A wave of bankruptcy is sweeping an industry already hit by competition from inexpensive natural gas, tougher environmental rules and a global coal glut that has decimated prices.

July 19, 2015

Wall collapses at Philippine coal pit, killing 5 workers and leaving 4 missing, governor says

A wall in a vast coal pit collapsed in the central Philippines early Friday, killing five workers and leaving at least four others missing at a site where a similar…

July 16, 2015

Anglo American to write down up to $4bn on weak commodity prices

This would be second multi-billion dollar impairment charge Anglo takes this year on its coal and iron ore assets.