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Gwen Preston - Resource Maven | August 5, 2015 | 8:40 am

U.S. coal co’s cringe as Obama tightens climate change rules

U.S. President Obama has unveiled new rules designed to impose more costs on the battered and bruised United States coal industry.

Andrew Topf | August 3, 2015 | 1:13 pm

Alpha Natural Resources files for bankruptcy protection

The slump in the coal market has claimed another victim.

Andrew Topf | August 3, 2015 | 10:03 am

The hidden cost of coal mining

The small Turkish town of Soma, near the Aegean Sea, was once better known for its spartan houses and quaint surrounding farmland. But ever since 301 miners died last year in a nearby coal mine explosion and fire that changed.

Ozaukee Press | July 31, 2015 | 6:13 am

About 30,000 fresh job cuts, more mine closures expected in Australia

A fresh survey of mining industry leaders is predicting more mine closures and job cuts as the prices of commodities like iron ore and coal decline.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 29, 2015 | 9:30 am

China planning to step up controls on coal imports — report

As 85% of Chinese thermal coal producers and 35% of miners focused on the metallurgical kind are now running at a loss.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 28, 2015 | 3:26 am

CHART: Coal lobbying expenses collapse

The spending decline comes as U.S. coal miners struggle to clear hurdles on the federal level, including both newly proposed measures and regulations already being implemented.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 27, 2015 | 9:10 am

Indian miner to expand operations at Rio’s former Mozambique coal assets

ICVL wants boost annual production at its Benga mine from 5.3 million tonnes to 13 million tonnes in the next five years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 27, 2015 | 7:15 am

Teck credit rating at risk due to poor commodity price

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) reported increased profit in 2015’s second quarter but as commodity prices slide, the company sees a greater risk of its credit rating being demoted from investment-grade.

Business in Vancouver | July 24, 2015 | 9:08 am

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