July 7, 2015

These are the top business risks mining and metals firms face

Getting — and keeping — a social license to operate, as well as resource nationalism, remain among the top five business risks for the industry.

July 7, 2015

Latest climate pledges demonstrate need for cleaner coal technology

Many more countries will be making their pledges in the coming months.

July 7, 2015

Aussie state change to mining rules could block planned projects — industry

But New South Wales says the proposed amendment would give social and environmental issues equal standing with the economic in decision making.

July 6, 2015

Mongolia to sell stake in its giant Tavan Tolgoi coal mine

The move is part of a plan to sell the government's holdings in 10 state-owned companies over this year and next to boost foreign investment and revive growth.

July 6, 2015

Australian coal miners attack China’s new testing system

They claim Beijing is using it to block imports and so favour its own struggling coal industry.

July 5, 2015

Great Barrier reef escapes in-danger listing from UNESCO

Lobbying from the Australian Government

July 2, 2015

Anglo American laying off up to 20% of its staff as investors press for further savings

Cuts likely to be announced at the end of the month, when the miner is set to publish its first-half results.

July 2, 2015

World Coal Association welcomes China’s continued commitment to low emissions coal technology

The World Coal Association has welcomed today’s announcement by China of its Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) in preparation for the COP21 climate negotiations in Paris later this year.

July 1, 2015

US Gov’t offers $20 million to projects aimed at recovering rare earths from coal

The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) has been investigating the economic feasibility of recovering the coveted elements from coal.

July 1, 2015

The end of coal mining in Britain

Employed a million men and boys at its peak.