March 19, 2012

Young miner dies in coal mine accident

A 24-year-old miner died in late on Sunday in the Lubnica lignite mine, located near the town of Zaječar, in eastern Serbia.

March 19, 2012

Australia’s controversial coal and iron mining tax passes the Senate

The Australian Senate approved today a mining legislation that imposes a 30% tax on coal and iron ore miners, allowing the government to take a larger part of profits from…

March 18, 2012

Australia ‘struggling’ to kick coal habit

In a world increasingly turning away from fossil fuels, Australia is now less prepared to prosper than it was 25 years ago, a new report says. The left-leaning Climate Institute…

March 18, 2012

Rio Tinto still bullish on China growth

Mr Tom Albanese CEO of Rio Tinto as saying that company has shrugged off concerns about a slow down in Chinese demand for commodities, reiterating its faith in the Asian…

March 18, 2012

Thai company to explore for coal in Laos

The government of Laos has given the green light to a Thai company to conduct coal prospecting and exploration on an area of 36.7 square kilometres in Nakheng and Namon…

March 16, 2012

Korea Resources wants at least 10% of world’s largest met coal deposit

State-run Korea Resources Corp. (KORES) is planning to invest at least US$532 million (600 billion won) in mining projects abroad this yea, particularly in the coal sector of Indonesia and…

March 16, 2012

Bulldozer operator rescued from Superior, Wis., coal pile

Firefighters have rescued a bulldozer driver who became trapped in a stockpile of coal at a Superior terminal.

March 15, 2012

175 years Wardell Armstrong – from coal and minerals to wind and waste

In 1837, mining engineer William Armstrong laid the foundations for what has become a successful multi-disciplinary international company. Today, the firm offers a wide range of skills across renewable energy,…

March 15, 2012

Northern B.C. economy set to overtake Metro Vancouver

Northern B.C. is about to pass Metro Vancouver for economic growth, according to a new forecast by Central 1 Credit Union.

March 15, 2012

Vale, Newmont Retain Appetite for Indonesia Mines Amid Stake Cut

Global companies led by Vale SA (VALE5) and Newmont Mining Corp. (NEM) plan to invest in Indonesia’s mines, undeterred by a new rule cutting foreign ownership, as they hunt for…