Coal Top Stories

Canada scaring mining investors with long, unclear permit processes

Study released Tuesday by the Fraser Institute, British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec are the three main provinces where exploration permit processes have grown longer and less transparent over the past 10 years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 24, 2018 | 1:58 am

Debt financing doubles

"Not a typical financing vehicle for non-revenue generating exploration companies."

Michael Allan McCrae | July 23, 2018 | 1:19 am

Australia’s South32 beats annual coking coal output guidance

Australian miner South32 Ltd beat its coking coal output guidance…

Reuters | July 19, 2018 | 12:48 pm

Miners wrote off almost one-third of investments over last decade

From the $939bn invested in major projects between 2008 and…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 19, 2018 | 3:43 am

Four miners killed in Georgia in coal mine accident, officials say

The government will close the mine until an investigation is…

Reuters | July 16, 2018 | 10:22 am

China to shut down four coal-fired power plants

Will replace them with natural gas plants.

Ana Komnenic | October 7, 2013 | 3:09 am

United Nations envoy arrives in Canada to document Aboriginal concerns

With no legally binding authority, Anaya's job is to promote Aboriginal rights by 'naming and shaming' governments into policy action.

MINING.com Editor | October 6, 2013 | 9:12 pm

Mining boom end pushes down rent in Queensland

As much as 15% in some areas.

MINING.com Editor | October 6, 2013 | 8:17 pm

Coalspur stock off sharply over Alberta regulator delays

Targeted construction and production at its massive coal project in Canada delayed to end-2105 after new hearings are scheduled.

Frik Els | October 4, 2013 | 8:35 pm

STUDY: After lost decade South Africa mining to continue to lag

The rest of the continent is drawing money away from the country's mining industry struggling with soaring costs and industrial strife.

Frik Els | October 4, 2013 | 6:35 pm

Done deal: Rio sells mothballed Blair Athol coal mine to Linc Energy

Acquisition comes a day after Linc said it wants to get de-listed from the Australian market to re-list it in Singapore, in hopes of luring Asian investors.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 4, 2013 | 2:10 pm

Goodbye humans, hello automation: Rio Tinto ditching $225k/year drivers in Pilbara

The plan is to cut 40% of Pilbara drivers by 2016.

MINING.com Editor | October 3, 2013 | 11:16 pm

Land claims and uncertain policies holding back mining investment in BC: report

While B.C. is no longer viewed as hostile to mining, authorities need to resolve several land-related issues before investors come back.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 3, 2013 | 2:22 pm

$100bn in private equity stalking mining assets

It may be too early for private equity players to gobble up juniors or put together mega-deals, but mid-tier miners may have new investors knocking on their doors.

Frik Els | October 3, 2013 | 8:32 am

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