May 11, 2012

After criticism, Obama campaign site finally adds “Clean Coal” to its energy plan

“We’re glad the Obama campaign finally included clean coal in its ‘all of the above’ energy strategy, but the President’s commitment to coal needs to be more than just a…

May 11, 2012

Indonesia plans new quotas to limit mineral exports

The quotas, which will be initially introduced between June and August, will apply to all mineral exporters, a Trade Ministry official said Friday.

May 11, 2012

The gold in mining: Canada’s B.C. sector thriving, thanks in large part to China

The head office is just one among 800-odd mining companies clustered in downtown Vancouver. But even in a group so large it serves as the backbone of the city’s business…

May 10, 2012

2011-12 US coal mine wages

Here from the CostMine report 2011 Survey Results, U.S. Coal Mine Salaries, Wages and Benefits are some wages earned by U.S. coal miners.

May 10, 2012

The commodity megatrend

Commodities have experienced a renaissance after the bursting of the internet bubble at the end of the 20thcentury. The new and long-term upward trend began with most commodities in late…

May 10, 2012

Qatar plonks $4 billion on Xstrata and hands Glasenberg another victory

The oil and natural gas rich nation's stake in the coal giant is now 8% with a target of over 10%, providing crucial back for Glencore CEO Ivan Glasenberg to…

May 10, 2012

Has Arch Coal become the perfect stock?

Every investor would love to stumble upon the perfect stock. But will you ever really find a stock that provides everything you could possibly want? One thing's for sure: You'll…

May 10, 2012

CoAL completes acquisition of Rio Tinto and Kwezi’s South African coal assets

Coal of Africa Limited, a coal exploration, development and mining company operating in South Africa has completed the acquisition of Rio Tinto and Kwezi's South African Coal Assets.

May 10, 2012

Yanzhou Coal said in talks to buy Vale’s stake in mine

Yanzhou Coal Mining Co. (1171) is among companies in talks to buy Vale SA (VALE5)’s stake in an Australian coal mine for more than A$500 million ($503 million), said people…

May 9, 2012

Mongolia backtracks on state ownership of mining companies

Fearing a backlash by foreign investors in the mining sector – the foundation of the country's economy – Mongolian legislators on Tuesday watered down many of the provisions of draft…