Coal Top Stories

China coal imports from Australia climb for second month

Chinese coal imports from key supplier Australia chalked up year-on-year gains for the second straight month in July, customs data showed, as local output of the commodity eased amid a crackdown on illegal mining and pollution.

Reuters | August 23, 2017 | 10:40 am

Iron ore nears $80 a tonne

Prices for the steelmaking material have increased almost 50% since…

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 22, 2017 | 5:48 am

Polish coal mining swings to profit on prices, restructuring

According to the Industrial Development Agency (ARP), net profit at…

Reuters | August 22, 2017 | 5:18 am

BHP exiting oil and gas

After posting a fourfold rise in profits, world's number one…

Frik Els | August 21, 2017 | 3:48 pm

More than 200 workers to go at Sandvik Materials Technology unit

Measure is part of a broader plan to restore profitability…

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 21, 2017 | 3:26 am

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Leading investors disappointed with Xstrata’s takeover ‘on the cheap’

Leading investors in Swiss commodities giant Xstrata (LSE:XSTA) have expressed their disappointment and frustration at the board's recommendation of a merger with Glencore (LSE:GLEN) for what they believe to be a takeover "on the cheap."

Marc Howe | October 2, 2012 | 1:34 am

Glencore slammed with tax dodge accusations

Glencore (LSX:GLEN) has been accused of dodging millions of pounds in tax through the use of complex derivatives to artificially reduce profits.

Marc Howe | October 1, 2012 | 4:43 am

Finland has plans afoot to phase out coal

Finland could become the first European country to end usage of coal in energy production.

Marc Howe | September 30, 2012 | 4:04 am

Xstrata board endorses Glencore merger deal just shy of deadline

Xstrata's board will recommend the merger of the company with fellow Swiss commodities giant Glencore.

Marc Howe | September 30, 2012 | 3:17 am

Risks for oil and mining companies rising in Colombia – report

Colombia's booming mining and oil industries are likely to be the centre of terrorist attacks over the coming months as soldiers and guerrillas fight on the battlefield, while their delegations hold peace talks to end the country's half-century-old conflict.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 28, 2012 | 2:52 pm

AngloAmerican to cut coal output

AngloAmerican (LSE:AAL) plans to implement reductions in coking coal over the next several months with further industry-wide cuts still expected.

Marc Howe | September 28, 2012 | 4:38 am

Report: ‘High-priced fuel syndrome’ the undiagnosed cause of the ailing global economy

An energy analyst has concluded that the key factor causing the world's economic woes is ”high-priced fuel syndrome“ which induces sluggish growth and range of other ailments.

Marc Howe | September 28, 2012 | 2:10 am

China’s economic slowdown to hit commodities exporters hard

A new report released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) indicates that commodities exporters and emerging economies will be hardest hit by slower growth in China and a concomitant decline in commodities prices.

Marc Howe | September 28, 2012 | 12:38 am

Tinkler toppled by debt woes and botched takeover bid

Nathan Tinkler's fortune has plunged by over 50% since last year causing the electrician-turned-mining magnate to tumble to second place on a list of Australia's richest young entrepreneurs.

Marc Howe | September 27, 2012 | 2:55 am

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