October 13, 2011

Rio rocks: iron ore output now tops half a million tonnes a day

Rio Tinto, the world’s second- largest mining company, said third-quarter iron ore output and coking coal production reached record highs after recovering from disruptions caused by flooding in Australia earlier…

October 13, 2011

Peabody’s $4.7 billion takeover of Macarthur clears final regulatory hurdle

St. Louis Business Journal reports Peabody Energy on Thursday received clearance from the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China to proceed with its and ArcelorMittal’s $4.7 billion…

October 13, 2011

Coal shortage may lead to blackouts in India

The Times of India reports that rain has disrupted operations at several coal mines in India, and several power plants are close […]

October 12, 2011

Company announcement: Xstrata Coal South Africa latest to join Weather Intelligence Systems (WIS)

Xstrata Coal South Africa, is one of the latest companies to adopt WIS as its strategic weather intelligence partner. Staying true to its people-centric ethos, XCSA, have invested in theWIS…

October 12, 2011

Beijing lifts coking coal resource tax

October 12, 2011

Carbon tax squeaks through Australia’s lower house

Australia Labor Party pushed the carbon tax through the lower house of Parliament on Wednesday in a close vote of 74 to 72. Protestors in the public gallery shouted and…

October 12, 2011

COAL: Enviro groups go on attack against House ash bill

Environmentalists went on the offensive today against legislation that would limit U.S. EPA power to regulate ash from coal-burning power plants. The group Earthjustice released a report today that says…

October 12, 2011

Job of Mediating Coal-Mine Claims Goes to . . . Guess Who

October 12, 2011

Righteousness won’t solve global warming

Loading up the global warming argument with righteousness is harming the cause, says a blogger at the Philospher’s Beard. “The moralisation approach […]

October 12, 2011

India asks Czech Republic for tech help in coal mining

"The Indian side impressed upon Czech Republic regarding the scope for establishing manufacturing facilities in India for underground mining machinery," an official statement said. Coal Minister Sriprakash Jaiswal-led the Indian…