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Miners try to move away from fossil fuels — report

A research report by Wood Mackenzie states that electrification and automation will be a key priority for global mining companies.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 22, 2019 | 1:11 pm

To meet climate goals, world urged to reuse natural resources

"It is like when you look in your closet on…

Reuters | January 22, 2019 | 9:44 am

China’s coal output hits highest in over 3 years as mines start up

"It is now possible that Shaanxi will implement the strictest-ever…

Reuters | January 21, 2019 | 9:49 am

Record $93B private capital flows into natural resources

But only sliver of funds raised destined for mining and…

Frik Els | January 18, 2019 | 2:43 pm

Germany’s 2019 hard coal imports seen rising after mining ends

Germany is expected to import 45 million tonnes of hard…

Reuters | January 18, 2019 | 9:28 am

Freeport-McMoRan cuts spending, production and jobs: shares soar

The miner has responded to deteriorating market conditions by slashing spending and cutting jobs, mostly at its North American operations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 27, 2015 | 7:34 am

About 80% of Colombia’s gold output comes from illegal miners — Gov’t

Authorities say the $2.5 billion illicit mining industry is creating a parallel economy that is deemed to damage the business of those who operate legally.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 27, 2015 | 3:05 am

Jim Rogers: Commodity bull market hasn’t gone away

Commodity investing legend says the Chinese market is on its way to "finding a good bottom."

Frik Els | August 26, 2015 | 11:21 am

Vale sells Integra coal mine in Australia to Glencore and Bloomfield

The sale follows last month’s touted deal with Stanmore Coal, which bought Vale's Isaac Plains coal mine for just a dollar.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 26, 2015 | 10:00 am

Canada, Australia, US, Chile and Mexico, the top destinations for mining investors

Despite current adverse conditions, advisory firm Behre Dolbear is recommending mining stakeholders to focus on markets that have been able to ride the wave relatively well so far.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 25, 2015 | 8:26 am

INFOGRAPHIC: The evolution of America’s energy supply (1776 – 2014)

The Energy Information Administration (EIA) recently released data on the history of America’s energy supply, sorted by the share of each energy source.

Visual Capitalist | August 25, 2015 | 7:14 am

Anglo American ok to extend debated coal mine in Australia

New South Wales planning authorities say a scaled-back plan to extend the life of Anglo’s Drayton South open-cut mine in the Hunter Valley can be approved, but with certain conditions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 25, 2015 | 4:35 am

BHP Billiton posts worst profit in over 10 years

As prices for the company's four key "pillar" commodities —iron ore, metallurgical coal, copper and oil and gas — have all dropped to multi-year lows in the past 12 months.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 25, 2015 | 3:00 am

CHART: Stop panicking about China and mining

We're not in 2008 – plotting global economic growth against commodity prices shows metals and mining sell-off is disconnected from realities on the ground.

Frik Els | August 24, 2015 | 11:35 pm

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