Explosion at Colombian coal mine kills 11

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

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

"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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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