October 8, 2012

Covering the role of coal in Virginia

Coal is central to the campaign message war and money story here—but reporting has not kept up.

October 8, 2012

China to convert coal into gas for urban energy needs

China has unveiled ambitious plans for the conversion of coal extracted in remote mining regions into gas for usage in urban areas.

October 7, 2012

Commodity stocks: improving returns with no extra volatility

The power of commodities enhances a portfolio

October 7, 2012

PEW lauds electricity generation from Thar coal

According to Pakistan Economy Watch, the strategic decision is appropriate as prices of imported oil will never come down to reasonable level, gas supply from Iran and Turkmenistan remains uncertain…

October 7, 2012

Coal workers say they were and ‘coerced’ into making GOP donations

Youve got a great boss, Mitt Romney proclaimed to a crowd of coal miners at a campaign rally in August. He was referring to Robert Murray, the CEO of Murray…

October 5, 2012

South African Chamber of Mines denies early negotiation claims

South Africa's Chamber of Mines yesterday denied claims that it is launching wage negotiations with mining officials ahead of schedule.

October 5, 2012

Kloppers offloads $5 million BHP stock. Don’t worry it’s just a tax thing

At the same time the 50-year-old boss of the world's number one miner also pocketed 300,000 BHP shares worth more than $10 million thanks to the company's employee share incentive…

October 5, 2012

Anglo American Platinum fires 12,000 workers

Anglo American Platinum, the world's largest platinum producer, has fired 12,000 workers taking part in a three-week illegal strike after following through on tough talk over wildcat stoppages in South…

October 5, 2012

IBM expands into resource sector as miners strive to tamp rising costs

IBM is ramping up its provision of services and equipment to the Australian resources sector as rising costs compel miners to seek to cheaper and more efficient operating methods.

October 5, 2012

Australia plays risky balancing game with Asian suitors bearing FTA’s

Australia faces the parlous challenge of juggling trade relations with the three key East Asian economies, all of whom covet free trade agreements with the antipodean continent in order to…