October 13, 2014

COOL PIC OF THE DAY: Fixing the loader on a dump truck

Welder at work.

October 13, 2014

PM Tony Abbott’s ‘coal is good for humanity’ remarks derided

The Guardian and ABC News led with the remarks in its coverage.

October 13, 2014

Over 30,000 job applicants for newly-opened coal mine in Queensland

The US$3.4 billion project is expected to produce up to 5.5 million tonnes metallurgical coal per year and create 500 jobs in Queensland.

October 10, 2014

China’s new coal import tax a disaster for Australian miners

The sudden reversion to protectionism is designed to save the local coal industry.

October 10, 2014

ContiCoal gets ‘offers’ for SA mines

The fog hanging over the South African assets of Continental Coal may clear in the next few days in the wake of 'offers' for the mines.

October 10, 2014

Former Xstrata boss tried buying BHP’s coal division: report

It is unclear whether Mick Davis bid for all the assets that BHP ended up including in the new to-be listed firm.

October 9, 2014

Glencore considered Australia listing: report

The commodities trader and miner explored a stock-exchange listing Down Under.

October 9, 2014

LNG industry in B.C. no slam-dunk

A new industry association representing oil and gas producers trying to develop a liquefied natural gas industry in British Columbia made its debut today with a warning: it’s no slam-dunk…

October 8, 2014

Cutifani says tough decisions needed to restore credibility

Anglo's chief warned the company plans to take severe measures over the next two years.

October 8, 2014

Rio Tinto’s $3.7bn Mozambique coal business sold for $50m

Transaction marks the end of a dreadful venture for the mining giant.