August 27, 2011

Coal India falls 6 pct in three trading sessions

Coal India has slipped 6.3% to Rs 370 in last three trading sessions on back of spree of negative news related to the company.

August 27, 2011

Quakes, Pike River hit Solid Energy’s profit

Earthquake and disruptions related to the Pike River mining disaster slashed Solid Energy's profit by about $35 million. Also, its renewable energy businesses are not profitable and made a loss…

August 27, 2011

3 rescued in China mine, 23 still trapped (AFP)

Three miners trapped for more than four days in a flooded mine shaft in northeast China were rescued Saturday as authorities battled to reach another 23 workers still underground, state…

August 27, 2011

4 miners dead in cave-in at north Mexico coal mine

Four miners have been killed in an explosion that caved in part of a coal mine in the northern Mexico border state of Coahuila.

August 27, 2011

China tests underground refuge chamber in bid to reduce mining casualties

China's coal mine safety watchdog said on Friday it had completed a manned experiment of a permanent underground chamber that can shelter miners in case of an accident as part…

August 26, 2011

China’s Shaanxi Coal plans $2.7 bln IPO

Shaanxi Coal Industry plans an initial public offering in Shanghai to raise up to 17.3 billion yuan ($2.7 billion) in what could be China's biggest IPO this year. The China…

August 26, 2011

New Zealand open-cast coal mine wins approval

A proposed open-cast coal mine on West Coast conservation land has gained resource consents because of its economic benefits. West Coast Regional Council released the decision yesterday to grant consents…

August 26, 2011

South Africa’s Optimum Coal confirms bid interest

South Africa's Optimum Coal Holdings confirmed on Friday it had received expressions of interest from unnamed third parties, a day after sources close to the deal said commodities trader Glencore…

August 26, 2011

Mining in America more dangerous than policing, statistics show

Working in a mine is more dangerous than being a police officer in America, according to the latest data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

August 26, 2011

10 dead in east China mining accidents

Ten people were confirmed dead and three others injured in two unrelated coal mine accidents on Thursday in east China, local authorities said.