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BHP’s performance on the ground fails to lift shares off 3-year lows

The stock hit a high of $50 in May 2008 and came close again in April 2011, but at $170 billion, the Melbourne-based company is now valued at some $80 billion less that at its peak.

Frik Els | August 1, 2012 | 6:22 pm

China’s lower manufacturing reading masks ‘notable rebound’

After adjusting for seasonality, the reading shows that the manufacturing sector is actually improving, thanks to the slew of stimulus measures implemented by the Chinese government.

Frik Els | August 1, 2012 | 4:52 pm

Don’t worry coal industry, Dale Earnhardt Jr. has got your back

NASCAR celebrity driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr., is appearing in ads supporting the coal industry.

Michael Allan McCrae | July 31, 2012 | 8:59 pm

Renewables cheaper than fossil fuels, nuclear by 2030

Looking at all the costs to construct and run power plants, it will be cheaper to build a wind or solar power plant within 18 years rather than one using nuclear or fossil fuel, says a research unit within the Australian Government.

Michael Allan McCrae | July 31, 2012 | 4:20 pm

Dour mining report substantiates warnings of an Australian resource sector slowdown

A report indicating weak sentiment on the part of Australian mining companies would appear to substantiate warnings that Australia's flourishing resources sector is headed for a slowdown.

Marc Howe | July 31, 2012 | 4:03 am

A few Republicans start talking carbon tax

While their counterparts in Australia are having nothing to do with it, some wonkish types in the Republican Party are floating the idea of a carbon tax.

Michael Allan McCrae | July 30, 2012 | 11:21 pm

Nearly a quarter of streams in southern West Virginia polluted due to mine runoff

Phys.org says damage to streams and rivers in southern West Virginia is substantial due to mining, and even small operations can have a large impact on wildlife.

Michael Allan McCrae | July 30, 2012 | 10:55 pm

Coal bounces back

Believing that the natural gas nightmare may be ending, investors are returning to coal.

Michael Allan McCrae | July 30, 2012 | 7:23 pm

Consol’s conveyor calamity

'Structural failure' at CONSOL Energy's mine and preparation plant in Pennsylvania has the company reporting that the Bailey and Enlow Fork mines could be fully impacted for the next two weeks.

Joshua Zapf | July 30, 2012 | 4:50 pm

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