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…

March 15, 2012

Centennial’s Springvale coal mine extension approved

Centennial Coal's Springvale longwall coal mine extension has been approved.

March 15, 2012

Judge ‘outraged’ at outcome of Utah mine collapse

A federal judge said Wednesday he was outraged over a plea deal that settles criminal charges against the operator of a Utah coal mine that experienced two lethal cave-ins in…

March 15, 2012

Sandvik awarded bolter miner contract in China for Shenhua Shendong coal

Sandvik has signed contracts including 21 bolter miners with Shenhua Shendong. The value of the contracts exceeds SEK500 million and delivery of the equipment is scheduled during 2012 and 2013.

March 14, 2012

UK Coal shares plunge as it considers closing Warwickshire mine

UK Coal's (LON:UKC) shares plunged by more than 28% in late afternoon trading after it revealed it was considering closing a coal mine in Warwickshire.