June 2, 2011 The ultimate guide to coal investing Coal has been mined across the world since the Bronze Age, becoming an important commodity during Roman times, especially in what is today Great Britain. However, the true Golden Age…
June 2, 2011 Riversdale to spend US$50m to import coal moving equipment to Mozambique allAfrica.com reports: The Australian company Riversdale has announced the investment of 50 million US dollars in importing 11 locomotives and 200 wagons to move coal from the western Mozambican province…
June 2, 2011 China’s increased dominance of global commodities market carries risk-S&P Standard & Poor's expressed concerns Wednesday that record commodity prices could represent an "unsustained bubble, subject to a sudden correction."
June 1, 2011 Rio Tinto and Chinalco form exploration JV Rio Tinto and Chinalco will be positioning their drills in Mainland China, the two companies announced today, in a new exploration joint venture to operate under the name Chinalco Rio…
June 1, 2011 The world is not running out of natural resources Let me begin by saying that I believe the premise of this question is mistaken. It is quite incorrect to think that fossil fuel resources are finite. It may be…
June 1, 2011 Teck announces retirement of General Manager, Trail Operations Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TCK.A and TCK.B, NYSE: TCK) announced today that Mike Martin will retire from his role as General Manager Trail Operations. Mr. Martin will transition from his…
June 1, 2011 Over shareholder objections, Alpha, Massey officially finalize $7bn merger Alpha Natural Resources is expected to complete its $7 billion acquisition of Massey Energy Wednesday morning, after Massey shareholders lost two legal […]
June 1, 2011 Australia’s proposed carbon tax could raise sovereign risk, ruin coal industry – miners Mining giants warned Australia on Wednesday that its planned carbon-reduction scheme could cost the industry as much as $25 billion through 2020, cut coal production by a third and send…
June 1, 2011 China setting the pace for iron ore The world's biggest consumer of steel is ready to raise the stakes. Steel demand in China is expected to rise by around 25% by the year 2015, to a huge…
May 31, 2011 America West Resources completes mine development and commences full production at Horizon Coal Mine America West Resources, Inc. (OTCBB: AWSR), a domestic compliant coal producer with mining operations in Central Utah, today announced that it has successfully completed mine development and commenced full production…
Copper price: Strains deepen as global smelting activity hits decade low Copper prices are under renewed pressure after satellite data showed 1.2 million tonnes of January smelter capacity outside China went idle. February 12, 2026 | 11:01 am
