America’s top coal producers of 2015
These mines accounted for more than one quarter of U.S. coal production in 2015.
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AngloGold Ashanti digs itself out of debt
The world’s third-largest gold producer returned to profit in the fourth quarter, did not manage to avert posting a net loss for 2015.
Zimbabwe orders diamond miners to halt operations
Companies have been told to leave behind equipment and vacate their premises.
Barrick to spend about $2 billion in US, Peru gold projects
The world’s largest gold miner also said it would redeem up to $750 million in notes to help cut debt by at least $2bn this year.
Crude prices to remain depressed until 2017 even with oil sands coming to ‘standstill’ — IEA
Last year, the agency had forecast a "relatively swift" recovery. Instead, oil prices have continued to fall, hitting less than $30 a barrel, a level last seen in 2003.
Russell Fryer: Fund manager talks favorite uranium stocks & why sector is ready to move
Russell believes that while many investors are focused on uranium demand out of China and India, more attention should be paid to demand back home.
Iron ore price closing in on $50
Iron ore gained for the fourth week in five, as the embattled steelmaking commodity made a push for $50 a tonne, the highest level it's been since mid-November.
Huge Yukon copper-gold mine heads to environmental review
The Casino project in the Canadian Yukon Territory passed a major milestone last Thursday with the announcement that the project will move to a higher level of environmental assessment.
Junk status beckons for these 14 miners
Anglo American and Freeport's credit ratings were recently slashed to well below investment grade – other marquee mining names may soon share the same fate.
