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.

November 19, 2013

Glencore Xstrata to invest $100 million in South Africa’s coal sector

The new developments are expected to supply nearly 60 additional million tonnes a year.

November 19, 2013

Scotland approves controversial coal mine

The mine is expected to produce 10 million tonnes of coal over 10 years.

November 18, 2013

Strikes, guerrilla attacks take their toll in Colombia’s coal output, down 11%

Colombia, the fourth largest coal exporter, has estimated reserves for at least a century, but labour issues and safety concerns are jeopardizing the sector's future.

November 18, 2013

UN climate chief to coal industry: ‘Leave most existing reserves in the ground’

Christiana Figueres called the coal industry to diversify toward cleaner energy sources.

November 18, 2013

Wrong to highlight oil sands as major source of climate change: IEA chief economist

"I expect a growing amount of Canadian energy exports will go to Asia."

November 18, 2013

Chinese miners crucial to opening of North Korea’s economy

$6 trillion worth of rare elements and mineral deposits in North Korea.