February 26, 2012 Stand-off continues in central Qld coal mines A dispute between unions and one of the world's biggest coal miners has escalated with more industrial action planned in central Queensland this weekend.
February 25, 2012 Crowd expected Monday at Surry’s coal plant hearing Feb. 25--SURRY -- The Surry County Planning Commission will hold its new public hearing on Old Dominion Electric Cooperative's proposed coal-fueled power plant on Monday.
February 24, 2012 Hire more women to save money: consultant Hiring more women to work at mines in Hunter Valley, NSW could save companies money because they are easier on the equipment, says a workplace consultant.
February 23, 2012 Newmont announces record operating cash flow of $3.6 billion and record annual revenue of $10.4 billion in 2011 Record regular dividends paid to shareholders of $494 million, up 100% from 2010, representing a payout ratio of 23% of adjusted net income.
February 23, 2012 Archean Star Encounters 28 Meters of Mineralization in Hole TB008 at Gnaweeda Archean Star Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:ASP) (the "Company" or "Archean") announces multiple gold intersections contained within a 41 meter interval in diamond drill hole TB006 that has recently been completed…
February 23, 2012 Rio Tinto discovers Australia’s biggest rough pink diamond at Argyle Australia's biggest pink rough diamond has been discovered at Rio Tinto's Argyle mine, the world's largest producer of rare pink diamonds.
February 22, 2012 BHP gets $US5.25billion in five-part bond deal Despite persisting tightness in global money markets, mining multinational BHP Billiton (NYSE:BHP) has raised the third-biggest amount this year, selling a $5.25-billion five-part global bond to the US securities market.
February 21, 2012 China Steel to invest in Australian coal project Taiwanese steelmaker, China Steel, will pay $104 million to invest in a coal mine in Australia and take rights to 10% of the future output, in a move to counter…
February 20, 2012 Australian coal booming despite impending carbon tax The impending carbon price has done nothing to deter investment in the coal industry, with spending on exploration surging faster than any other mineral commodity.
February 19, 2012 Koalas at centre of Queensland coal battle Graham "Skroo" Turner, whose $365 million fortune makes him one of Australia's richest people, is setting up a koala sanctuary in Queensland in a bid to stop a coal mine.
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