Glencore freezing $6bn project may be just the start as thermal coal price drops near 3-year low
Funding for coal plants drying up as thermal falls below $80 a tonne for the first time since October 2009.
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Indian government won’t touch god’s gold – for now
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EU financial transaction tax is illegal, say legal experts; Germany to push forward anyway
The UK, among others, strongly opposes the tax.
Legal hurdles could hinder Canadian gold miner plans in Brazil’s Amazon
Prosecutors argue Belo Sun Mining Corp. has failed to study the impact on Amazon communities.
Former Massey coal executive sentenced to three years in prison for endangering miners’ lives
David Hughart implicated former Massey Energy CEO during trial.
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More bullish signs for iron ore as shipping rates continue to climb
Chinese investment in railroads, buildings and other infrastructure will rise 20% this year, requiring 200 million tonnes of iron ore.