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China and India could destabilize global coal market

China and, until recently, India, have been late but significant players in the global coal market.

Global Risk Insights | May 2, 2016 | 12:10 am

Higher coal use could cause droughts in Asia

Continued reliance on energy derived from coal may have an unintended consequence to the environment in the countries where it is burned the most, according to a new study.

Andrew Topf | May 1, 2016 | 4:18 pm

Kyrgyz law enforcement agencies search Centerra Gold’s office

They are looking into a dividend paid by Kumtor to Centerra in 2013, which the miner says complied with the country's laws and 2009 agreements governing the project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 28, 2016 | 10:45 am

Adani’s $12bn Carmichael project hit with yet another lawsuit

A green group asked the Supreme Court in Queensland to review the environmental approval of the controversial coal mine and rail project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 27, 2016 | 3:43 am

Madness in the Crimex trading pits. . .

Precious metals expert Michael Ballanger discusses effects of the Bank of Japan's actions on the U.S. dollar, silver and gold.

The Gold Report | April 26, 2016 | 9:46 am

Freeport axes oil and gas workforce as it posts sixth straight loss

The company, which is the US biggest miner by market value, is cutting 25% of its workforce to reduce debt.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 26, 2016 | 8:00 am

Emerging trends in the mining industry

Despite the dilemmas in recent years, which continue to persist, emerging trends in the mining industry may offer solutions — or at least opportunities for improvement industry-wide.

Roy Bailey | April 25, 2016 | 11:44 am