September 2, 2012 Govt rejects BJP’s demand to probe coal block allocations Sources say that the government has refused to accept both the demands of the BJP -- to cancel coal block allocations and a fair judicial probe in the coal scam.
September 1, 2012 $33 billion “Coalgate” scandal threatens to topple Indian PM Political controversy surrounding suspect allocations of coal mining concessions in India threaten to topple Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with chief opposition party the BJP issuing calls for his resignation.
August 30, 2012 Qatar Holding confirms it will vote against Glenstrata next week, shares dive Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund has publicly said Friday it will vote against the mooted $70 billion merger between Glencore (LON:GLEN) and Xstrata (LON:XTA), which sent shares of both the Swiss…
August 30, 2012 China colliery blast leaves 19 dead, 28 trapped underground A colliery explosion in China's vast southwestern province of Sichuan has left 19 miners dead and 28 still trapped underground.
August 29, 2012 Veteran miner slashes wrists to keep Italy’s last coal pit open 49-year old Sardinian miner Stefano Meletti slashed his wrists in front of television cameras on Wednesday to protest the planned closure of Italy's last coal pit.
August 29, 2012 Condoto Platinum signs cooperation agreement for significant-scale alluvial mining operation in Novita, Colombia Condoto Platinum NL (ASX:CPD) (the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has signed a Cooperation Agreement with Evelio Casimiro Martinez Asprilla (“Martinez”) in order to commence bulk sampling initiatives…
August 29, 2012 Anglo American sheds workers as coal prices plummet London-based Anglo American (LSE:AAL) has joined an expanding list of coal producers making staff cuts at specific Australian operations, after it announced it will cut at least 50 jobs when…
August 29, 2012 Republican Party will ‘rein in EPA’ to pursue domestic energy independence The Republican Party's 2012 Party Platform says it will 'rein in the EPA' in the pursuit of domestic energy independence and push for the development of coal, oil and natural…
August 28, 2012 Italian coal miners barricaded in mine, armed with explosives About 100 coal miners are barricaded inside an underground mine in Sardinia, Italy, and have armed themselves with explosives to prevent the mine's closure.
August 27, 2012 VIDEO: Reasons the US needs a better mining permitting process ermitting delays are hindering United States’ economic growth, says The National Mining Association (NMA), which estimates the nations sits on nearly $6.2 trillion worth of key undeveloped mineral resources, such…
Lundin Gold to invest $100 million in 2026 Ecuador exploration Lundin wants to increase its existing reserves totaling 5.54 million ounces, and identify new deposits through a three-year project. February 12, 2026 | 10:29 am
