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Australian coal exports to Thailand four times higher

The figures demonstrate that developing nations in South East Asia require high quality coal to meet increased electricity demand, powered by the growing urbanization of the population.

Minerals Council of Australia | May 30, 2016 | 9:45 am

Noble shares hammered after CEO’s sudden resignation

The group also announced it would sell its Noble Americas Energy Solutions (NAES), one of its crown jewels.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 30, 2016 | 4:55 am

Glencore bids for Anglo American’s coal mines in Australia — report

Other firms interested in the mines include BHP Billion, South32 and X2, with varying reports as to which remain in contention.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 30, 2016 | 3:48 am

Miner sees silver price surging ninefold as global gadgets boom

A major Japanese electronics maker approached First Majestic Silver Corp. for the first time last month seeking to lock in future stock, a sign of supply concerns that could boost the metal’s price ninefold, according to the best-performing producer of the metal.

Bloomberg News | May 29, 2016 | 3:26 pm

Botswana’s first uranium mine gets environmental nod

Australian company A-Cap Resources (ASX:ACB) is a step further to developing Botswana's first uranium mine, after the government approved its environmental impact statement (EIA).

Andrew Topf | May 29, 2016 | 3:11 pm

Suncor restarts operations after wildfire evacuation

Suncor Energy (TSX, NYSE:SU) on Sunday announced the "safe and staged restart" of its oilsands operations after an approaching wildfire forced the company to abandon its camps north of Fort McMurray.

Andrew Topf | May 29, 2016 | 2:16 pm

Australia’s mining project pipeline dwarfs other countries

Significant brown and greenfield projects through 2020 nearly outnumber the next ten countries on the list.

Frik Els | May 27, 2016 | 3:48 pm

Mounting risks of impairments globally in coal investments

Changes sweeping the electricity sectors in Japan and China suggest a hugely uncertain future for coal-fired power and a rapidly increasing risk of stranded assets.

IEEFA | May 27, 2016 | 2:04 pm