August 30, 2011

China wants to keep rare mineral export restrictions

China said on Wednesday that it would appeal against a World Trade Organisation ruling that it illegally restricted exports of certain rare and speciality metals and minerals including bauxite, coking…

August 30, 2011

Wesfarmers selects ThoroughTec to support Curragh rampup

As one of Australia’s largest independent coal producers, Westfarmers Curragh has made further investments into site safety, training and operational efficiency in the way it inducts, trains and up-skills new…

August 30, 2011

Cooper provides update on the thermal coal project in Pakistan

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Aug. 30, 2011) - Cooper Minerals Inc. (TSX VENTURE:CQ)(FRANKFURT:JM6) (the "Company" or "Cooper") would like to provide its shareholders with an update on its thermal coal project…

August 30, 2011

Coal India awaits environment clearance for 13 projects

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Thirteen coal mining projects of Coal India Ltd are pending with the environment and forests ministry for approval, Environment and Forests Minister Jayanthi Natarajan told…

August 30, 2011

Key drivers of global iron ore Industry

Report on Iron Ore Industry Iron ore production in the world is concentrated with only handful of countries which are blessed with resources. India is endowed with the huge iron…

August 30, 2011

Peabody Energy, ArcelorMittal and Macarthur Board agree to terms for recommended takeover of Macarthur Coal

Peabody Energy (NYSE: BTU) and ArcelorMittal (NYSE: MT) recently announced that PEAMCoal has agreed to terms with the Macarthur board for a cash takeover of all outstanding shares of Macarthur…

August 30, 2011

Coal sector questions Grattan’s findings on carbon tax impact

The Australian Coal Association (ACA) today questioned the results of the Grattan Institute research on the impact of the proposed carbon tax on the coal, LNG and steel industries.

August 30, 2011

Macarthur Coal backs sweetened Peabody, Arcelor offer

Australia's Macarthur Coal has backed a slightly sweetened A$4.9 billion ($5.2 billion) takeover offer from Peabody Energy and ArcelorMittal . Peabody and ArcelorMittal raised their offer by 3 percent to…

August 29, 2011

North American Gem starts drilling in Saskatchewan

North American Gem Inc. (NAG) (TSX VENTURE:NAG) reports that DJ Drilling LTD. of Aldergrove, B.C., has commenced drilling near Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan. NAG has permitted five fully approved drill locations…

August 29, 2011

World’s first OTC swap for coking coal transacted

THE world's first coking coal swap transaction via an over-the-counter contract was completed Monday.