March 26, 2015 $60 billion for mining private equity a myth Looking for an exit or a lifeline? Look further says $8 billion fund manager.
March 26, 2015 US coal producers shaved production costs further in challenging 2014 Production costs for a handful of U.S. coal producers declined in 2014, but some Illinois Basin producers actually reported higher costs, according to a cost-of-coal-sales-per-ton analysis by SNL Energy.
March 26, 2015 Congo’s planned mining code changes ‘too risky’: miners The country's Chamber of Mines says the new code would send the mining industry back by at least 10 years.
March 26, 2015 Glencore shutting down its West Wallsend coal mine in Australia The firm said poor coal prices meant it would not make sense to extend the life of the mine.
March 25, 2015 Mining private equity: It’s Davis or bust? Until Mick Davis pulls the trigger on X2's $5.6 billion, wishful thinking and unhealthy skepticism will pervade talk around private equity and mining.
March 24, 2015 M. Stanley slashes metals outlook on ‘dormant’ China Investment bank cuts 2015 nickel price forecast by 19%, while copper price estimate is slashed as market moves into oversupply.
March 24, 2015 Freeport axes dividend by 84% amid weak commodity prices The copper and gold miner will pay a dividend of 5 cents.
March 23, 2015 Cliffs sells Ontario’s Ring of Fire claims to Noront for $20 million The U.S. miner said the sale is part of a strategy to divest non-core assets and focus on supplying iron ore pellets to the North American steel industry.
March 23, 2015 South Africa woes cast doubt on BHP spin-off success There are a number of challenges South32 is likely to face, including potential Black Economic Empowerment ownership concessions and power price hikes.
March 22, 2015 Coal projects, port expansion could permanently damage Great Barrier Reef: report The Great Barrier Reef is at risk of permanent damage should huge coalmining and a port development in Queensland go ahead, scientists say in a new report.
Indonesian coal association says quota cuts risk mine shutdowns Indonesia flagged plans to slash coal output to about 600 million tons a year in a bid to boost prices for the commodity. February 01, 2026 | 09:05 am
