Cheaper solar in India prompts rethink for coal projects

About 100 coal miners are barricaded inside an underground mine in Sardinia, Italy, and have armed themselves with explosives to prevent the mine's closure.

ermitting delays are hindering United States’ economic growth, says The National Mining Association (NMA), which estimates the nations sits on nearly $6.2 trillion worth of key undeveloped mineral resources, such as gold and copper.

Australian electrician turned mining magnate Nathan Tinkler is reportedly losing $4.2 million a day on his stake in Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC), the country’s largest independent coal producer by market value.

Higher than usual mercury levels discovered in water sources in Western Australia by Griffin Coal are prompting calls for an immediate Government investigation.

A government board is suggesting to split India’s state-owned Coal India Ltd (NSE:COALINDIA), the world’s largest coal producer, or at least allow joint venture partners to foster competition in the sector.

India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday the government has already initiated the process of cancelling mines to companies that failed to develop them.

Environmentalists such as Greenpeace have condemned the mine's approval as claiming, it will mean an unacceptable rise in vessels passing the Great Barrier Reef, impacting air quality and native flora and fauna.

Marius Kloppers, CEO of mining giant BHP Billiton, has decided to waive his annual bonus in light of a recent forecast in which BHP's revenues are projected to drop 38%

BBC charted the expected lifespans of various resources like silver, coal and forests.