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Arch Coal’s bankruptcy suggests a questionable strategy

The company's executives seem oblivious to the downward trend in the coal markets.

Tom Sanzillo | January 14, 2016 | 2:39 am

Higher US dollar and lower fuel costs mean more profits for Australian miners

The US dollar has been on a tear. And for miners in certain jurisdictions, this has helped operators immensely, especially when coupled with lower fuel prices, which typically accounts for 15-20% of overhead.

Palisade Capital Corp | January 14, 2016 | 12:31 am

South32 mulls acquisition of Anglo’s $1bn business in Brazil

Company is said to have sent out requests to investment banks as it seeks to hire an adviser to assist in the bidding process for Anglo American's niobium and phosphate business in Brazil.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 13, 2016 | 5:50 am

US coal miners’ struggles at dawn of 20th century not too far from today’s

Documentary to air Jan. 26 on PBS tells the story of how coal miners came together in a protracted struggle for their rights.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 13, 2016 | 4:55 am

President Obama to revamp coal industry, calls miners to ‘invest in the future’

In his final State of the Union address, Obama said companies leasing coal and oil rights on federal land should pay more for the effects those fuels have on climate change.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 13, 2016 | 3:45 am

Coal prices claim Quinsam coal mine on Vancouver Island

That’s five coal mines that have shut down in B.C. in the last two years, thanks to a prolonged global glut and low prices for both thermal and metallurgical coal.

Business In Vancouver - Nelson Bennett | January 13, 2016 | 3:19 am

One reason why no-one’s buying bargain mines

Volatility and fair value.

Frik Els | January 12, 2016 | 3:29 pm

Here are the top 10 legal risks Canadian businesses will face this year

New climate change regulations are believe to be the main challenge for Canadian businesses this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 12, 2016 | 10:20 am

Anglo American officially out of the Middle East

The miner has finally completed the sale of assets from its Tarmac joint venture to a subsidiary of French engineering and construction group Bouygues.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 12, 2016 | 7:20 am

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