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Tinkler’s debt woes could do harm to Whitehaven shares

The financial and legal difficulties of Nathan Tinkler could damage Whitehaven shares (ASX:WHC) due to expectations that the Australian mining magnate will dump his holdings in the fledgling coal miner.

Marc Howe | September 26, 2012 | 12:03 am

Rio Tinto sells South African coal assets to Canadian company

If you had any doubts over what mining giant Rio Tinto (ASX, LON:RIO) thinks about coal and small operations, today’s news should make it clear. The Anglo-Australian miner has agreed to sell two minor coal assets in South Africa to Canadian Forbes & Manhattan Coal for $53 million

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 25, 2012 | 4:00 pm

Rio Tinto coal mining cull claims new victims

Rio Tinto is cutting even more coal mining jobs in Australia as the miner is struggling with a dramatic plunge in coal prices and a high Australian dollar.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 24, 2012 | 3:13 pm

Chinese reforms anticipate sustained decline in coal prices

Slated reforms to China's pricing system for the carbon fossil fuel indicate that the country's leading decision-makers anticipate a sustained decline in global spot prices.

Marc Howe | September 24, 2012 | 2:01 am

Good news for Cardero’s Peace River coal project

The resource of the Peace River coal project in BC jumped 180% while the percentage of met coal was upped to 60% from 35% before.

Frik Els | September 23, 2012 | 9:28 pm

Australia trade minister: No mining bust, but cutbacks and even new taxes needed

Both Australian trade minister Craig Emerson and treasurer Wayne Swan over the weekend entered the debate over whether the country is facing a period of decline as the country's resource-led economy loses steam.

Frik Els | September 23, 2012 | 7:00 pm

Eastern US coal will need a year before signs of recovery

It will be 12 to 18 months before there will even be any signs of a recovery in the eastern US coal sector says Monty Boyd, a major Caterpillar supplier for the region.

Michael Allan McCrae | September 23, 2012 | 12:01 am

Xstrata gets an extra week to decide on Glencore merger

Diversified miner Xstrata (LON:XTA) and commodities trader Glencore International (LON:GLEN) have now until October 1 to decided on the $36 billion lauded merger.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 21, 2012 | 3:42 pm

INFOGRAPHIC: The coal boom’s impact on BC

CTV BC has put together a vivid visual summary of the impact of the mining boom on both the economy and environment of British Columbia.

Marc Howe | September 21, 2012 | 4:06 am

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