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BHP Billiton a step closer to selling-off non-core operations

World's largest mining company said to be unloading all of the non-core units acquired after the merger with Billiton 13 years ago.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 10, 2014 | 6:48 pm

BHP’s Mount Arthur coal mine evacuated on bomb threat

The incident comes on the heels of jobs reductions announced last week, which affected about 50 contractors.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 10, 2014 | 4:15 pm

Germany to resume fracking by 2015 under tougher environmental norms

After a two-year moratorium,, Germany is ready to allow fracking and so reduce the country's dependency on Russian energy.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 10, 2014 | 3:13 pm

US judge rules Alpha Natural coal mines polluted streams

The second-largest U.S. coal producer severely harmed aquatic life, says the ruling.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 9, 2014 | 11:36 am

Obama’s climate plan is leaking methane

Natural gas, which is essentially methane (CH4), may burn cleaner than coal, but what happens when it isn't burned?

Oilprice.com | June 8, 2014 | 5:51 pm

BHP admits mistakes in its China, iron ore strategy

CEO Andrew Mackenzie says miner's China-focused investment is shifting and its rapid iron ore expansion came at the expense of the overall business.

Frik Els | June 5, 2014 | 6:22 pm

Bolivia passes mining law that bans partnerships with multinationals

The law, the first major overhaul of the country’s mining sector since 1997, denies cooperatives the right to partner with private companies, whether domestic or foreign.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 5, 2014 | 4:55 pm

Halved since 2011, EPA rules to push coal price down another 20%

EPA's radical new rules make building new coal-fired power plants unfeasible while 15% of existing capacity will be shut down within two years, reducing demand.

Frik Els | June 4, 2014 | 8:09 pm

IEA: Coal mining needs $735 billion investment through 2035

With a further $300 billion in coal transportation infrastructure to meet global demand over the next 20 years.

Frik Els | June 3, 2014 | 8:55 pm

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