January 29, 2012

Bangladesh signs deal for Indian-run company to build $1.5 billion coal-fired power plant

Bangladesh has signed a deal with an Indian state-run company to build a $1.5-billion coal-fired power plant to help ease a severe shortage.

January 29, 2012

Limpopo coal deal under scrutiny

The board of Indian state-owned company Coal India will decide in Kolkata tomorrow whether to go ahead with a controversial possible joint venture with the Limpopo provincial government.

January 29, 2012

Daiichi Chuo targets boom in coal export from US

Bloomberg reported that Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha, a Tokyo-based shipping line, is targeting a boom in coal exports from the US as the development of shale gas reserves in the…

January 29, 2012

Fanny Bay coal mine proposal draws hundreds to protest

The Victoria Times Colonist reported that Compliance Energy Corp of Vancouver is hoping to build the Raven Underground Coal Project, a 3,100 hectare mine near Fanny Bay.

January 28, 2012

When things go wrong with mining trucks

Photographer Martin Foskett spliced together a video of mining equipment accidents. Apart from the maudlin and rather depressing soundtrack, the video makes for an interesting diversion and a reminder that…

January 28, 2012

India to talk with Indonesia on proposed coal export curbs

Expressing concern over the proposed restrictions on export of certain grades of coal by the Indonesian government, India Saturday said it would try to find a solution through bilateral talks.

January 28, 2012

Continental Coal beats its own export record

Focused coal mining investment and production company Continental Coal Limited provide an update to shareholders on the continued strong performance of export focused thermal coal mining operations in South African…

January 28, 2012

Safety violations at three Kentucky coal mines – MSHA

The federal Mine Safety and Health Administration has cited three Kentucky coal mines for safety violations. They were among 13 nationwide with a history of compliance problems targeted in MSHA's…

January 28, 2012

West Cliff coal miners continue strike threats

Miningaustralia.com.au reported that close to 300 miners at the West Cliff coal mine are likely to strike next week over ongoing pay disputes.

January 28, 2012

Government update on coal reserves in India

Efforts are being made to explore new coal reserves in the country.