August 15, 2013

Strikes take their toll in Colombia’s coal output, down by 13%

The nation’s coal sector has been severely affected this year by two major strikes

August 14, 2013

Rio begins appeal against ruling that blocked its Warkworth coal mine expansion

Its outcome could reshape the regulatory environment of Australia’s economy, heavily dependent on natural resource extraction.

August 13, 2013

Kamloops unemployment low due to tourism, mining

The unemployment rate might have jumped in B.C. in July, but the local tourism and mining sector held the city's numbers steady.

August 10, 2013

Kenya reassures investors after revoking licenses

Government is not "at war" with the industry.

August 10, 2013

Fourteen dead after Indian coal mine collapses

Illegal mining operation to blame.

August 10, 2013

Aussie billionaire Clive Palmer’s massive coal mine approved

News triggered mixed reactions, as project may imply a loss of $1.2 billion for Queensland's manufacturing sector.

August 10, 2013

Greenland offers exploration homerun potential

Greenland’s becoming the new frontier for those in the mining industry who explore for, find, and develop (to a certain point) the world’s future mines.

August 9, 2013

James River Coal cuts costs to blunt impact of low prices

James River Coal Co reported a smaller-than-expected quarterly loss as cost cutting made up for a sharp decline in coal prices and shipments.

August 9, 2013

Lawsuits against Goldman, JPMorgan, Glencore Xstrata pile up

Cases against big banks to expose role played by the London Metal Exchange, say experts.

August 8, 2013

Rio Tinto half year profit plummets 71% on weak commodity prices

Rio doesn't expect Chinese growth to recover in the second half of the year.