November 21, 2013

Colombia mulls way to let miners export coal ‘old style’ beyond legal Jan. 1 deadline

Forcing miners to use new method by the set deadline could cut coal exports at least one-third.

November 21, 2013

BHP’s potash priority

Potash is to become the 'fifth pillar' of BHP business.

November 21, 2013

Green activist fights for BHP board seat against management’s will

"I think some wider perspectives are needed and I think I can provide that."

November 20, 2013

UK to stop funding coal power in developing countries

Energy secretary says it's 'illogical' for developed countries to decarbonize their energy sectors while funding coal power abroad.

November 20, 2013

Chinese company invests $700 million in Serbian coal

Serbia's power utility EPS has signed a $715 million deal with a China Machinery Engineering Corp to build a coal fired power plant.

November 20, 2013

Iron ore price lifted by strong Chinese steel growth

Beginnings of the hukou effect?

November 20, 2013

Coal is the new tobacco

Coal miners around the world are being targeted by a mounting number of investors and organizations, concerned with the greenhouse gases generated by the industry.

November 20, 2013

Cyber attacks are miners latest major threat

They can even affect the prices of certain commodities, study warns.

November 19, 2013

Coal project poses no significant risks: Fraser Surrey Docks

'After consideration of the potential residual effects, and taking into account engineering design and identified mitigation measures, the Project can be constructed and operated without significant adverse effects.'

November 19, 2013

Mongolia sees return to 17% growth next year

But much of that optimism is centred on positive outcome over Oyu Tolgoi expansion.