September 2, 2011 Alabama’s Oak Grove coal mine owners agree to new contract Walter Energy has a major coal mining operation in Alabama. The United Mine Workers of America said Thursday the owners of the Oak Grove coal mine in western Jefferson County…
September 2, 2011 Peru to present mining royalty bill in two weeks According to Peru's finance minister, the government plans to send its mining royalty proposal to congress in the next two weeks; if passed, mining royalties would be based on operating…
September 2, 2011 Miners pumping $82 billion into Australian economy – 70% more than last year Beating already rosy expectations new Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show mining companies intend to invest $82.1 billion this financial year on new and expansion projects, representing 55% of total…
September 2, 2011 Peabody Energy Cuts Q3, FY11 EPS Outlook On North Goonyella Roof Fall Impact Peabody Energy Corp. said Thursday that it expects production at its North Goonyella Mine in Queensland to resume in four to six weeks, following a mid-August roof fall at the…
September 1, 2011 Glencore announces $1 billion acquisition of Optimum Coal Glencore International plc (LON:GLEN), seeking access to the growing coal market in India and China, announced on Thursday an estimated $1 billion plan to acquire Optimum Coal Holdings (JNB:OPT), a…
September 1, 2011 Little known explorer Carabella jumps 5% as Rinehart buys fraction MINING magnate Gina Rinehart has taken a small stake in listed coal explorer Carabella Resources, sparking speculation she is planning a takeover bid to expand her interests in Queensland. Shares…
September 1, 2011 Colombia Clean Power & Fuels, Inc. acquires additional metallurgical coal concessions and permitted mining operation Colombia Clean Power & Fuels, Inc. announced today that it has acquired additional Colombian metallurgical coal properties through an acquisition of concessions from a private party. These properties, the "Ruku"…
September 1, 2011 New wind turbine design may give nuclear and coal a run for its money NHK World reported that Japanese researchers have created a new design for wind turbines that doubles and even triples the power of conventional models. The wind lense turbines, currently operating…
September 1, 2011 Coal of Africa signs sustainability agreement The South Africa focused mining company Coal of Africa has signed an agreement to control development in the Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape World Heritage Site.Together with the South African Department of…
September 1, 2011 Colombia Clean Power and Fuels, Inc. acquires additional metallurgical coal concessions and permitted mining operation SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Colombia Clean Power & Fuels, Inc. (OTCBB: CCPF.OB), (the "Company" or "CCPF") announced today that it has acquired additional Colombian metallurgical coal properties…
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
