February 2, 2011

Patriot moving forward with plan to open new coal mines

Mining Weekly reports that U.S. miner Patriot Coal will open a number of new mines in the next two years as it […]

February 2, 2011

S.Africa: govt will ensure enough coal for Eskom, but coal still not domestic priority

State-owned power utility Eskom urges regulation of coal exports to ensure domestic power suppliies, but government backs off declaring coal a strategic […]

February 1, 2011

Queensland coal mines now threatened by massive cyclone

Forecasters warn Cyclone Yasi, similar in size and strength to Hurricane Katrina, may sweep deep inland, generating winds of up to 280 […]

February 1, 2011

BHP puts coal prospecting rights up for sale in SA

Mining Weekly reports that BHP Billiton Energy Coal South Africa (Becsa) will divest some of its currently undeveloped coal prospecting rights to […]

January 31, 2011

India seeing growth in aluminium, coal, iron ore and more – IM reports

The March issue of International Mining will include a detailed report onthe mining industry of India and its future plans. It is […]

January 31, 2011

Massey, other coal miners shares rise on Alpha acquisition

Shares in coal miner Massey Energy jumped 11% and other coal mining stocks rose on the first trading day after Alpha Natural […]

January 31, 2011

No End in Sight to Commodities Boom: Panelists

The bull market for commodities that made 2010 a banner year for mining and mining exploration is likely to continue throughout 2011, according to three panelists who addressed the question…

January 28, 2011

Colombia calls for mine safety review

Colombia’s president called for a safety review of the country’s mines on Thursday, following Wednesday’s explosion that killed 21 miners at an […]

January 27, 2011

Blast Traps at Least 30 in Colombian Coal Mine

At least 30 miners were trapped by an explosion in a coal mine in northeastern Colombia, the mayor of the town of […]

January 27, 2011

Arch to export coal through British Columbia port

NYSE-listed Arch Coal has signed a five-year agreement with Canada’s Ridley Terminals, which will allow Arch to export coal through the bulk-commodity […]