Two new coal mine proposals under review in British Columbia

The sharp fall in global commodity prices is starting to have an impact on North Korea, economists say, hurting a state that relies heavily on exports of minerals to keep its economy afloat – and its gargantuan military funded.

Up, up and away.

Dozens of suspects arrested after the mine disaster that shook Turkey last year will stand trial beginning next month.

The company recently announced its intention to merge the copper and coal divisions, reducing Rio's businesses to just four main groups.

South Africa's Eskom has coal market observers scratching their heads after the public utility announced plans to purchase expensive, export-quality coal from Glencore's (LON:GLEN) Optimum Coal.

The former Xstrata boss’ new firm may soon pull the trigger on some big deals at a time of low commodity prices and willing sellers.

Expansion of Mount Thorley-Warkworth coal mine in the Upper Hunter, had been knocked back twice in the courts.

The country wants investors back and has vowed to reduce the time it takes to process permits to less than two months.

Two large coal and iron ore reserves have been discovered in Iran, according to a top official.