Glencore becomes sole owner of Newlands, Collinsville coal mines in Australia

Proposal to cut red tape for small miners.

The new scheme is a hybrid regime, including both a minimum royalty and a progressive tax based on profits.

Changes in economic indicators, relevant news stories, commodity and financial trends.

China, Japan and South Korea to put aside disputes to address rising air pollution.

The state has more coal resources than any other in the country.

Mining analyst Ryan Walker tells investors to look past the headlines to what underpins the market.

Canadian heavy oil is falling further behind US crude and global prices.

Outgoing Xstrata chief won't be sitting still after Glencore takeover.

Midwest coal is thicker than the more depleted central Appalachian variety.