February 20, 2013 Zambia revokes license for Chinese-owned coal mine The measure comes in response to violations of safety and environmental laws and a failure to pay mineral royalties.
February 19, 2013 BHP Billiton promotes Andrew Mackenzie to CEO Australian miner plans transition to start in May as Marius Kloppers retires.
February 18, 2013 Carroll: Minas Rio, Grosvenor protects Anglo from takeover Two greenfields projects will throw off cash.
February 18, 2013 Ex-Gold Fields chair launches challenge to South Africa’s ruling ANC Mamphela Ramphele on Monday announced the formation of a new party political platform to contest general elections set for 2014.
February 17, 2013 Glencore vows to appoint female director The move would drop the number of FTSE 100 with all-male boards to five.
February 16, 2013 Coal mining brought $3.2 billion to BC in 2011 Canada is the third largest exporter of metallurgical coal in the world (after Australia and the United States), shipping most of the 27 million tonnes of metallurgical and thermal coal…
February 16, 2013 BHP-owned Aussie coal mine to lock workers out again BHP Billiton-owned Appin coal mine in southern Australia will lock out its workforce Sunday amid tense negotiations with supervisors over a new corporate agreement.
February 14, 2013 Beijing’s pollution alarms neighbours Causes and solutions to the situation in China.
February 14, 2013 Rio Tinto smashed by largest ever loss, new CEO vows cuts The mining giant provided investors with a sour Valentine’s treat as it posted a $3 billion loss, its first ever full-year loss.
Glencore says key issues remain in Horne smelter talks Glencore has repeatedly come under fire in the province of Quebec due to the pollution that Horne causes in Rouyn-Noranda. January 30, 2026 | 01:25 pm