September 5, 2013

From Cherry Point to China: ‘Bizarre’ mission creep of Washington state coal terminal review

State review of proposed coal terminal will take into account carbon-dioxide impact when coal shipped from Washington is burned in other nations.

September 4, 2013

Queensland Premier promises not to hike coal royalties again

Reassures companies at BHP and Mitsubishi's coal mine opening.

September 4, 2013

Top miners to spend $244b in the next two years

BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto seem to believe the recovery has began.

September 4, 2013

BHP opens coal mine in Queensland despite market challenges

Prices for the fuel used to make steel have been hurting because of low demand and oversupply from rivals.

September 3, 2013

Industrial production, business confidence picking up in advanced economies: OECD

Though global growth is likely to remain sluggish for a while.

September 3, 2013

Singapore launching swaps as met coal price reaches 3-month high

Premium Australian coking coal hits $147.40 Tuesday, up 10% over the past month.

September 3, 2013

Bosnian miners barricade themselves underground, threaten hunger strike

About 100 coal miners strike 250 meters underground

September 2, 2013

Ashton Coal’s proposed mine ‘not in public interest’, Aussies say

Hunter Valley residents claim the proposed mine will pollute the environment, damaging other regional industries.

September 2, 2013

Philex Petroleum closes coal mine, executive quits

Zamboanga Sibugay mine turned out unprofitable.

September 1, 2013

Texas coal miner tangled in legal dispute; bankruptcy looms

Luminant Mining fights with Texas family over plot of land.