Coal Top Stories

Australia suffers worst of China’s coal curbs after earlier boom

While total purchases by China rose 9% in November from a year ago, Australian shipments to the top buyer sank 31%.

Bloomberg News | December 27, 2019 | 1:29 pm

Asian countries face policy uncertainty, resource nationalism – report

The Asian mining landscape is shifting.

MINING.com Editor | December 26, 2019 | 3:43 pm

MINING.COM: Top 10 most popular posts of 2019

It's been a tumultuous year in mining and the most…

Frik Els | December 24, 2019 | 12:30 pm

China seeks to tackle environmental damage caused by mining

More than 3.6 million hectares of land in China was…

Reuters | December 24, 2019 | 6:21 am

Anglo American pledges to align lobbying practice with Paris Agreement

Anglo now joins 11 other global companies, including Glencore, that…

Jackson Chen | December 23, 2019 | 10:54 am

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Anglo American to axe 53,000 jobs, put 15 assets up for sale

“It is a pretty tough market,” said Chief Executive Mark Cutifani, “and in all likelihood the next six months are going to be even tougher.”

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 24, 2015 | 8:05 am

New study: Costs of permitting delays to mining projects

Study shows half of a mining project's value can be lost due to permitting delays.

National Mining Association | July 24, 2015 | 5:00 am

Mining firms should act now to stay ahead of local content rules

Global miners could be at risk of losing valuable exploration and operating licences unless they step up their efforts to award work to suppliers in the locality of contracts.

Achilles | July 24, 2015 | 1:00 am

Global miners improve policies on community consent, while oil and gas lag

Implementation of “free, prior and informed consent” policies vital tool to prevent conflict and costs to companies, reveals study published Thursday by Oxfam.

Oxfam America | July 23, 2015 | 7:20 am

Coal slump hits Teck’s profit, output forecast

The Vancouver-based miner profit fell 21% in the quarter, making it adjust its 2015 coal production forecast to 25-26 million tonnes from 26.5-27.5 million tonnes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 23, 2015 | 5:30 am

Glencore to slash 380 coal jobs in South Africa

It had said in January that the closure of its Optimum coal mines would put over 1,000 jobs at risk.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 22, 2015 | 8:02 am

Economic slump, not drop in coal use, responsible for U.S. carbon emissions fall

Findings of a new research show the 11% fall in carbon emissions between 2007 and 2013 was caused mainly by depressed market conditions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 22, 2015 | 6:40 am

BHP Billiton beats iron ore guidance, takes copper write-downs

The world's No.1 miner will continue boosting its iron ore output, adding to a global glut and keeping pressure on prices.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 22, 2015 | 12:08 am

Canadian provinces to cut fuel use, boost tidal energy

The deals represent two ground-breaking initiatives to make Canada’s mining industry more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 21, 2015 | 8:16 am

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