Seven dead after coal mine collapse in Colombia A coal mine collapsed last Thursday near the town of Cucunubá. Staff Writer | April 23, 2023 | 10:16 am
Zimbabwe to introduce gold-backed digital currency Zimbabwe will soon introduce a gold-backed digital currency meant to stabilize the local unit from its continued depreciation against the dollar. Bloomberg News | April 23, 2023 | 9:12 am
Blackbeard didn’t trade with coal, recent discoveries show The US Navy is to blame for some coal found on one of Blackbeard’s ships. Staff Writer | April 23, 2023 | 6:06 am
Germany fights to green production of most important commodity Steel is the most important material for Germany’s manufacturing sector, going into everything from Volkswagen automobiles to the advanced machinery made by Siemens. Bloomberg News | April 22, 2023 | 8:37 pm
Biden plans to slash planet-warming pollution from power plants The Biden administration is preparing to propose stringent limits on greenhouse gas emissions from coal- and gas-fired power plants. Bloomberg News | April 22, 2023 | 8:21 pm
Russian billionaires see wealth rise to over half a trillion dollars Vladimir Potanin, president and biggest shareholder of Nornickel, was ranked as the second richest in Russia. Reuters | April 22, 2023 | 8:09 pm
Lundin Mining CEO eyes Chile exploration, growth after big M&A bet The company is setting targets for its new Caserones mine and waiting to expand its existing Candelaria mine. Reuters | April 21, 2023 | 2:43 pm
Greenhill ranked top mining M&A financial adviser by value in Q1 2023 – report Greenhill & Co. achieved the top position in terms of value by advising on $3.4 billion worth of deals. MINING.com Editor | April 21, 2023 | 1:19 pm
Letko Brosseau to vote in favor of Teck’s separation plan The Montreal-based investment firm says it does not find the offer put up by Glencore attractive. Reuters | April 21, 2023 | 12:17 pm