August 21, 2023

Australia eyes three lost years of commodities sales to China

China is the biggest buyer of Australian commodities, which has allowed Beijing to use trade as a tool to amplify its diplomatic efforts.

August 19, 2023

Death toll from fire at ArcelorMittal mine in Kazakhstan rises to four

The fire broke out at the mine in Kazakhstan's Karaganda region on Thursday. One miner is still missing. 

August 18, 2023

Teck planning full exit from coal business, in event of partial sale will spin off remainder

The Vancouver-based miner has been entertaining a variety of bids for its metallurgical coal business since late April after an earlier restructuring plan failed.

August 18, 2023

Fire kills three at ArcelorMittal mine in Kazakhstan

Efforts to contain the fire, which broke out on Thursday, and to restore normal ventilation are under way.

August 18, 2023

South32 Appin mine’s supervisors to continue strike

Workers voted to go on a strike till Aug. 18 after rejecting a new workplace deal.

August 17, 2023

JSW Steel considers 75% interest in Teck’s coal business

The Indian steelmaker is in discussions with banks over potential financing for the acquisition.

August 16, 2023

Australian coal miner’s plans may double its methane emissions, Ember says

Whitehaven's ambitious expansion plans would potentially put it at odds with Canberra’s commitment to slash releases of the potent greenhouse gas.

August 16, 2023

Teck and Norden team up to reduce carbon emissions

The agreement is expected to reduce annual emissions from Teck shipments handled by Norden by 25%, or up to 6,700 tonnes of CO2.

August 15, 2023

BHP, South32 may face South Africa class action on lung disease

A legal firm is seeking relief for miners who have worked at the operations since 1965 and their descendants.

August 12, 2023

Solar built on trash offers solution to renewable energy’s space problem

A new solar farm east of London is the size of 28 football fields and sits atop a 5 million-ton trash heap.