Coal Top Stories

World’s largest coal miner looking to buy metal mines abroad

Coal India's plan to diversify into mining metals such as copper and nickel with no prior experience is being seen by analysts as a long-term strategy to firm up revenues, with no immediate results in sight.

Reuters | September 29, 2017 | 2:00 am

China bought tonnes of North Korean coal

North Korea’s biggest trading partner imported 1.64 million tonnes of…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 28, 2017 | 5:49 pm

Polish exporter to fill domestic coal hole with U.S. imports

Affected by a domestic coal shortage, Poland's largest exporter Weglokoks…

Reuters | September 27, 2017 | 4:00 am

China to revoke over 1,000 iron ore mining licences amid pollution crackdown

Figure represents about a third of the country's iron ore…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 27, 2017 | 3:10 am

China wants to reduce winter pollution by cutting steel production

China is expected to slash in half the rate of…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 25, 2017 | 5:30 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

Australian mining tycoon unveils plans to resurrect the Titanic

Flamboyant Australian mining tycoon Clive Palmer has plans to construct a near-perfect replica of the ill-fated giant passenger ship.

Marc Howe | October 4, 2012 | 11:01 pm

Anglo American CEO appointed chairperson of De Beers

The CEO of diversified mining giant Anglo American (LSE:AAL) Cynthia Carroll has been appointed chairman of venerable diamond miner De Beers.

Marc Howe | October 4, 2012 | 12:58 am

Australia and Mongolia to expand ties in mining sector

Australia and Mongolia are set to expand ties in the mining and resources sector following calls by politicians from both nations for cooperation to be strengthened.

Marc Howe | October 4, 2012 | 12:00 am

Australia slashes interest rate as mining woes feed fears

In a move that caught more than one investor by surprise, Australia’s Reserve Bank (RBA) announced Tuesday it was cutting its interest rate, prompted by worries of a sluggish mining industry, falling commodity prices and concerns over China.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 3, 2012 | 3:16 pm

BHP suing union for $2.5 million

BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance is suing Queensland's most powerful mining union for almost $2.5 million to counteract the unlawful work stoppages that have affected BHP’s subsidiary in the last few years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 3, 2012 | 1:25 pm

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