Coal Top Stories

Global Mineral Professionals Alliance launches tailings initiative

The members of the Alliance agreed on the urgency of examining tailings from the perspective of disposal and closure.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 6, 2019 | 7:07 am

ABB launches digital portfolio to create the world’s most efficient mines

ABB Ability MineOptimize connects all electrification, automation and digital offerings…

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | March 5, 2019 | 4:51 pm

BHP injects $6m into emissions reduction company

Move is part of an increasing wave of investment by…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 4, 2019 | 1:40 pm

All but two Canadian provinces approve Minerals and Metals Plan

Ontario and Saskatchewan say the plan falls short in growing…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 4, 2019 | 6:35 am

Mineral exploration growing in BC – Survey

The study is based on information collected from 33 prospectors…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 3, 2019 | 9:00 am

China is taking lunar mining seriously

China' wants astronauts on the moon early 2020s. Filling one shuttle's cargo bay with helium-3 could bring the equivalent energy of 1bn barrels of oil back to earth.

Frik Els | August 3, 2014 | 11:36 am

Alpha to lay off 1,100 workers, mothball 11 coal mines in the US

The U.S. second largest coal producer blamed weak market conditions and increased government regulation for the decision.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 1, 2014 | 1:45 pm

Mongolia foreign investment craters 70%

The Asian nation is dependent on foreign investment in the mining sector to fuel growth.

Frik Els | August 1, 2014 | 11:19 am

Vale Q2 profit down on weak prices from iron glut

Write-downs also hurt bottom line, yet production robust.

Jeffrey Richmond | July 31, 2014 | 8:07 pm

Aussie model’s naked war on coal

Robyn Lawley, Australian fashion model and environmental campaigner is using social media to protest the approval of a massive new coal mine in Queensland.

Frik Els | July 31, 2014 | 11:33 am