September 15, 2013

Mine collapse kills 28 in north Afghanistan

A coal mine in a remote area of Samangan province collapsed on Saturday after a gas explosion.

September 13, 2013

The ups and downs of the US solar power market

Utilities market demand up 42% this quarter.

September 13, 2013

Obama’s ‘all-out-war’ on coal hits China

China yesterday and the US next week, both banning construction of new coal-fired power plants.

September 13, 2013

Australian coal miners walk off the job after late wages payment

“It’s not the first time it’s happened and the boys have had enough."

September 13, 2013

Rock band to commemorate UK’s worst ever mining disaster

100 years ago an explosion at the Senghenydd, Wales coal mine killed 439 miners.

September 12, 2013

CHARTS: Australia, Canada met coal outlook OK. US not so much

50% of US met coal exporters lose money at today's prices.

September 12, 2013

China gets tough on coal, pollution

Bans new coal-fired power plants in some areas as part of anti-pollution measures.

September 11, 2013

Mining engineers rank among highest paid in British Columbia

Other mining industry employees also did quite well.

September 11, 2013

Glencore freezing $6bn project may be just the start as thermal coal price drops near 3-year low

Funding for coal plants drying up as thermal falls below $80 a tonne for the first time since October 2009.

September 11, 2013

Former Massey coal executive sentenced to three years in prison for endangering miners’ lives

David Hughart implicated former Massey Energy CEO during trial.