August 25, 2011 De-mucking system for heavy mud introduced Every day up to 400 trucks leave the coal stockpile Kohlenhuck of Deutsche Steinkohle in Kamp-Lintfort, Germany. A special FRUTIGER De-Mucking System washes the trucks before they enter the public…
August 25, 2011 Professor develops innovative technology for wireless underground communication In recent years, the tragic story of mine accidents has been retold many times in international headlines. But thanks to the work of Ryerson University researcher Xavier Fernando, countless miners'…
August 25, 2011 South Africa’s Eskom accepts BHP coal pricing ruling Eskom will not appeal the court ruling that it has to disclose the special pricing deal it has with mineral resources group BHP Billiton, says Eskom CEO Brian Dames.
August 25, 2011 EPA finalizes surface-mining guidelines Federal regulators have finalized surface-mining guidelines that have caused controversy in Appalachian coal country. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said use of the guidelines will better protect water quality and…
August 25, 2011 European steel producers continue to face tough times European producers will continue to face tough times ahead in 2011 on falling sales figurres for both long and flat steel products in 2011, according to UK consultancy MEPS.
August 25, 2011 BHP profit sparks call to toughen mining tax Amid pressure from the Greens for the government to make the mining tax even harsher, the Prime Minister today urged Tony Abbott to force the mining industry to share the…
August 24, 2011 UK Coal posts first profits in four years UK Coal posted its first profit in four years yesterday after higher production and coal prices sparked a turnaround at its collieries.
August 24, 2011 BHP points to a new dilemma The unavoidable quantum of the increase in BHP Billiton's revenue and profit numbers will doubtless provide verdant pasture for the gathering community of critics of both the Global Australian and…
August 24, 2011 Gloucester profit surges 67% Gloucester Coal has increased first-half profit by 67 per cent as three recent takeovers give the miner growth opportunities. The profit surge came despite a reduction in production due to…
August 24, 2011 Record profit means BHP still has $60 billion left for expansion after Petrohawk deal BHP Billiton reported record annual results and beat analyst estimates in the process, after prices of copper, iron ore and coal reached all-time highs because of demand from China. Profit…
CHART: Friday massacre for mining stocks but copper price pulls out of nosedive Historic down day for gold and silver prices caused double digit losses for precious metals stocks but copper miners came off relatively lightly. January 30, 2026 | 06:21 pm
