Energy

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

Now Feds to Decide on Canada-US Oil Pipeline

Washington, DC. Over 50 demonstrators protesting against the construction of the Keystone XL oil pipeline from Alberta's oilsands to Texas, were arrested. (Mandel Ngna/) Protests in Washington, D.C. against the…

October 11, 2011

Anglo American completes acquisition of PRC

Anglo American has acquired 100% ownership of Peace River Coal (PRC), through the acquisition of the remaining 25.17% interest in PRC for a total value of $166m. PRC located in…

October 11, 2011

Activists, groups lash BHP mega-mine

Eco-activists and Aboriginal groups on Tuesday condemned Australia's approval of a mammoth BHP Billiton mining pit expansion, warning of an environmental and public health disaster if it goes ahead.

October 11, 2011

Why Australia can’t get out from under coal

The Australia Coal Association makes a pitch for coal with a recent video on YouTube showing how important the industry is to Australia and the country's ecocomy. Coal has been…

October 11, 2011

Glencore wants coal, shares in Bakrie talks

SINGAPORE, Oct 11 — Glencore International Plc is pressing the Bakrie group for more rights to sell coal and an option to buy shares in its London-listed unit in exchange…

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