October 13, 2011

Coal shortage may lead to blackouts in India

The Times of India reports that rain has disrupted operations at several coal mines in India, and several power plants are close […]

October 12, 2011

Gold demand in India robust ahead of Diwali, Dhanteras Festivals

Silver Miner Fresnillo Cuts Production Outlook for 2011 Good Harvest Profits Not Aplenty for India's Farmers Freeport Indonesia Ramping up Production at Grasberg Euro Crisis, Yuan Sow Discord as G20…

October 12, 2011

Aquino OKs special militias for mining firms

OTHER NATIONAL STORIES • 8 Pinoy crewmen of ship in NZ oil spill come home • 'Just one of those things': Speaker thumbs down minority plan to probe Llamas •…

October 12, 2011

Talks continue over permanent closure of ArcelorMittal wire rod plant

KEYWORDS: ArcelorMittal , wire rod , Fontaine , Belgium , closure Talks that started in late August between ArcelorMittal management and workers’ representatives over the permanent closure of the company’s…

October 12, 2011

Freeport Indonesia says ramps up copper output

* Firm says production over 4,000 T/day in Oct * Normal output is 6,300 T/day - union * Freeport to ship nearly 70,000 T concentrate this wk * Union says…

October 12, 2011

India asks Czech Republic for tech help in coal mining

"The Indian side impressed upon Czech Republic regarding the scope for establishing manufacturing facilities in India for underground mining machinery," an official statement said. Coal Minister Sriprakash Jaiswal-led the Indian…

October 11, 2011

Indonesian Coal Miner Plans $167m IPO to Finance Coal Boom

Indonesian Atlas Resources is readying a $167 million initial public offering to help finance building supporting infrastructure in its Sumatra coal mining hubs in Muba and Oku. Indonesian Atlas Resources…

October 11, 2011

India: Steel Minister sets up committee to look into coking coal buying

Noticing irregularities in coking coal purchases, the Steel Ministry has set up a committee to look into the rationale behind PSUs buying more of the commodity when it is expensive,…

October 11, 2011

World energy consumption will grow 53% by 2035

World energy consumption is set to grow 53% by 2035 and most of that energy will be coming from fossil fuels, according to a study by the U.S. Energy Information…

October 11, 2011

Kiran Gems Is Top Indian Polished Diamond Exporter

India’s GJEPC on Tuesday held its 38th Annual Awards Function in Surat. The awards recognize the top performers in the exports of diamonds, colored gemstones and jewelry.