July 31, 2013

BHP chooses to keep Australian coal mine

The Gregory Crinum coal complex is one of the several assets the world’s No.1 miner has been seeking to offload amid a slump in commodity prices.

July 31, 2013

Arch Coal posts $60 million loss; optimistic about future coal demand

Result of depressed prices and over-supply.

July 30, 2013

Australian government has squandered spoils of mining boom: Grattan Institute

Country has not saved enough from the largest income boost it has ever seen.

July 29, 2013

Chinese coal companies face troubled domestic market

Some coal producers in the red.

July 29, 2013

Cardero shareholders rush for exits after creditors allege default

Vancouver explorer, already down 80% this year fell again on Monday after note holders demanded payment after alleged defaults.

July 29, 2013

India signs ‘cooperation agreement’ with British Columbia over coal exports

Trying to meet increases in domestic coal demand.

July 27, 2013

Solar panel dispute between China, EU defused

Germany pushed for a deal.

July 26, 2013

JP Morgan flees physical commodities trading

"The abrupt move marks a sharp reversal for the bank that had pushed aggressively into the sector since 2008."

July 26, 2013

Cliffs Natural Resources hit with 40% sales margin drop in Q3

Maintains most production and sales forecasts

July 26, 2013

Boggabri coal mine hiring amid mass firings

Adding 70 positions after slashing more than 100.