Coal Top Stories

India needs to find allies to tap cheap funds for clean coal – trade body

According to the World Coal Association, India will need to ally with countries including the US, Japan, and Australia, to get cheaper funding from multilateral development banks to access cleaner technology.

Reuters | September 7, 2017 | 5:00 am

Conservative radio personality takes on Adani

A TV ad featuring a famous radio broadcaster is pushing…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 5, 2017 | 6:06 pm

Finland to get rid of coal by 2030

The head of Finland’s energy department announced that the country…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 4, 2017 | 11:28 am

Australia’s Blair Athol coal mine ramps up production

The company announced the appointment of Wallace Macarthur King as…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 4, 2017 | 10:54 am

Macquarie says iron ore, coal prices to remain strong into 2018

Prices for iron ore and coking coal, the two key…

Andrew Topf | September 3, 2017 | 12:29 pm

Tenders for coal, oil and gas rights trigger the ire of Queensland miners

The Queensland government's decision to auction licenses for oil, coal and gas exploration has triggered widespread complaint within the mining sector of the Australian tropical state.

Marc Howe | October 10, 2012 | 1:46 am

Rio to cut jobs on concerns over China slowdown

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) has announced further retrenchments and cost cutting measures due to concerns that the slowdown in China's economic growth will be more pronounced than expected.

Marc Howe | October 9, 2012 | 11:37 pm

Australia’s growth prospects downgraded by IMF on commodities dependence

The International Monetary Fund's 2013 growth forecast for Australia has been moderately reduced due to the country's significant exposure to international commodities markets.

Marc Howe | October 8, 2012 | 11:07 pm

China to convert coal into gas for urban energy needs

China has unveiled ambitious plans for the conversion of coal extracted in remote mining regions into gas for usage in urban areas.

Marc Howe | October 8, 2012 | 2:06 am

Commodity stocks: improving returns with no extra volatility

The power of commodities enhances a portfolio

Frank Holmes - U.S. Global Investors | October 7, 2012 | 8:16 pm

Kloppers offloads $5 million BHP stock. Don’t worry it’s just a tax thing

At the same time the 50-year-old boss of the world's number one miner also pocketed 300,000 BHP shares worth more than $10 million thanks to the company's employee share incentive scheme.

Frik Els | October 5, 2012 | 6:25 pm

Anglo American Platinum fires 12,000 workers

Anglo American Platinum, the world's largest platinum producer, has fired 12,000 workers taking part in a three-week illegal strike after following through on tough talk over wildcat stoppages in South African mines.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 5, 2012 | 3:00 pm

IBM expands into resource sector as miners strive to tamp rising costs

IBM is ramping up its provision of services and equipment to the Australian resources sector as rising costs compel miners to seek to cheaper and more efficient operating methods.

Marc Howe | October 5, 2012 | 3:11 am

Australia plays risky balancing game with Asian suitors bearing FTA’s

Australia faces the parlous challenge of juggling trade relations with the three key East Asian economies, all of whom covet free trade agreements with the antipodean continent in order to shore up their access to resources.

Marc Howe | October 5, 2012 | 1:38 am

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