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China and India could destabilize global coal market

China and, until recently, India, have been late but significant players in the global coal market.

Global Risk Insights | May 2, 2016 | 12:10 am

Higher coal use could cause droughts in Asia

Continued reliance on energy derived from coal may have an unintended consequence to the environment in the countries where it is burned the most, according to a new study.

Andrew Topf | May 1, 2016 | 4:18 pm

Anglo American to sell Brazilian units to China Molybdenum for $1.5 billion

The niobium and phosphates division, which consists of mines, plants, processing facilities, chemical complexes and deposits, was one of Anglo’s more profitable businesses.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 28, 2016 | 2:56 am

Stanford University decision to keep fossil fuels holdings triggers uproar

The board of trustees said they didn't believe in divesting from the fossil fuel industry until there are competitive and readily available alternatives.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 27, 2016 | 6:16 am

Adani’s $12bn Carmichael project hit with yet another lawsuit

A green group asked the Supreme Court in Queensland to review the environmental approval of the controversial coal mine and rail project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 27, 2016 | 3:43 am

Nova Scotia’s proposed overhaul of mining rules met with criticism, demands

While the province says the proposed ruling will cut red tape, environmental groups claim it doesn't do enough to prevent mining on privately protected lands.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 26, 2016 | 9:15 am

Teck Resources posts better-than-expected profit as costs drop

Canada’s largest diversified miner logged a 38% increased in overall profit for the first quarter of the year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 26, 2016 | 6:38 am

Czech coal miner NWR on the verge of collapse as rescue talks freeze

NWR warned that unless the government and creditors agree on the firm's restructuring by Friday, it would have to consider filing for insolvency of OKD.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 25, 2016 | 5:48 am

X2 said to miss out on Anglo’s Brazilian mines

Mick Davis's private equity firm not on shortlist featuring Vale, Mosaic and Eurochem for $1.5 billion phosphate and niobium operations in South America.

Frik Els | April 22, 2016 | 11:47 am

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