China won’t approve new coal mines until 2019
The decision, part of a series tough measures, seeks to cut both oversupply and a worsening pollution crisis in the country.
Former Aussie coal magnate Nathan Tinkler buys Anglo American mine
The Dartbrook coal mine has been mothballed since 2006, when…
U.S. coal industry on track for record low in mining deaths
In late December, there were 11 deaths in coal mines…
Freeport-McMoRan chairman resigns, shares plummet
The company's co-founder James Moffett will step down as chairman…
Mining in 2016: Six reasons to be cheerful
No 3: "The return of inflation could revive demand for…