August 3, 2012 Barges to transport coal between Oregon and China are closer to reality Covered barges that will transport coal between two Oregon ports for shipment to Asia are closer to reality after the Morrow Pacific coal export project signed letters of intent with…
August 3, 2012 India’s coal mines threaten dwindling tiger population India's tiger population has dwindled from tens of thousands a century ago to a mere 1,411 according to the last official census.
August 2, 2012 Buffet’s railways switch from coal to oil Don't worry, Warren Buffet who spent $26.5 billion on acquiring Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad and Union Pacific Corp. is weathering the coal downturn by switching to oil and gas…
August 2, 2012 Southgobi up 6% at open as Chalco bid is extended SouthGobi Resources Ltd. (TSX:SGQ)(HKSE:1878) climbed 6.25% on Thursday as markets opened after announcing it was notified by majority shareholder Ivanhoe Mines that […]
August 2, 2012 SouthGobi Resources notified Ivanhoe Mines and Aluminum Corporation of China Limited (Chalco) agree to extend time for proportional takeover bid for SouthGobi Resources SouthGobi Resources was notified today that Ivanhoe and Chalco have agreed to extend until September 4, 2012 for Chalco to make a proportional takeover bid for less than 56% of…
August 2, 2012 India’s blackout exposes choice between water and electricity In India, like in the United States, the power sector is the single largest user of water – more than agriculture. Presuming that India could solve its power problems and…
August 1, 2012 BHP’s performance on the ground fails to lift shares off 3-year lows The stock hit a high of $50 in May 2008 and came close again in April 2011, but at $170 billion, the Melbourne-based company is now valued at some $80…
August 1, 2012 China’s lower manufacturing reading masks ‘notable rebound’ After adjusting for seasonality, the reading shows that the manufacturing sector is actually improving, thanks to the slew of stimulus measures implemented by the Chinese government.
July 31, 2012 Don’t worry coal industry, Dale Earnhardt Jr. has got your back NASCAR celebrity driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr., is appearing in ads supporting the coal industry.
July 31, 2012 Renewables cheaper than fossil fuels, nuclear by 2030 Looking at all the costs to construct and run power plants, it will be cheaper to build a wind or solar power plant within 18 years rather than one using…
Indonesian coal association says quota cuts risk mine shutdowns Indonesia flagged plans to slash coal output to about 600 million tons a year in a bid to boost prices for the commodity. February 01, 2026 | 09:05 am