March 17, 2016

Report: Most coal mined by the three biggest coal companies in the US belongs to Americans

A Greenpeace report published today shows that the top three coal mining companies depend on federal coal for the vast majority of coal they mine in the US.

March 17, 2016

Goodbye Sam Walsh: Rio names copper boss as new CEO

The change of leadership comes as the mining giant and its peers look for a way out of a prolonged commodity slump.

March 17, 2016

Adani $12 billion Carmichael coal project closer to lease

If built, Carmichael would be Australia's largest coal mine.

March 16, 2016

Bankruptcy looms for world’s largest private coal miner

"Substantial doubts" St-Louis-based Peabody Energy with history traced back to 1883 can continue as going concern after missing payment on $6 billion debt.

March 15, 2016

British Columbia native land claims continue to conflict with mineral rights

In recent months, mineral claims in B.C. have been put into question as a result of interim treaty agreements.

March 15, 2016

Murray River mine shelved, Chinese workers sent home

Coal mine near Tumbler Ridge is being put on care and maintenance until it receives the necessary permits and market conditions improve.

March 14, 2016

Anglo American CEO’s pay fell 8% in 2015

The pain at Anglo American (LSE:AAL) has finally reached the corner office.

March 13, 2016

Chinese coal workers protest unpaid wages

In what is being seen as a direct challenge to Beijing's authority, thousands of Chinese coal miners have taken to the streets to protest against unpaid wages.

March 13, 2016

Trump says he’ll protect Ohio coal industry

Donald Trump, the Republican frontrunner in the US presidential campaign, is standing in favour of the coal mining industry in Ohio.

March 13, 2016

Mine collapses after heavy rains in Pakistan, killing 5

A mine collapsed after heavy rains in northwest Pakistan, killing at least five workers and injuring 10 others, authorities said Sunday.