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Halved since 2011, EPA rules to push coal price down another 20%

EPA's radical new rules make building new coal-fired power plants unfeasible while 15% of existing capacity will be shut down within two years, reducing demand.

Frik Els | June 4, 2014 | 8:09 pm

IEA: Coal mining needs $735 billion investment through 2035

With a further $300 billion in coal transportation infrastructure to meet global demand over the next 20 years.

Frik Els | June 3, 2014 | 8:55 pm

Rio: $80 iron ore price means ‘a lot’ of miners will disappear

CEO Sam Walsh: "We are the lowest-cost producer in the world with costs of $20 per tonne; I think we’ll be OK."

Frik Els | June 3, 2014 | 5:48 pm

Newmont stops copper output at Indonesia mine

The miner said its concentrate storage facilities have reached full capacity and that it is still trying to delay putting its employees on paid leave at reduced compensation

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 3, 2014 | 3:29 pm

Obama unveils historical attempt to curb coal power plants emissions

The controversial regulation, which some lawmakers already are trying to block, is one of the most sweeping efforts to tackle global warming by this or any other administration.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 2, 2014 | 11:59 pm

Iron ore price breaks fall

After unnerving 7% slide last week, iron ore managed to eke out a small price gain Monday.

Frik Els | June 2, 2014 | 11:03 pm

Centerra to shut Kumtor gold mine if doesn’t get permits

Despite apparently having made peace in February, Centerra and the the government of Kyrgyzstan have locked horns over the future of Kumtor mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 2, 2014 | 7:06 pm

Philippines eyes $1bn revenues from proposed new mining law

The new revenue-sharing scheme would see the government taking 55% of the industry's net revenues or 10% of gross revenue, whichever is higher.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 2, 2014 | 2:37 pm

It’s morning in India: Narendra Modi’s pro-business policies point to strong sectors growth

Sworn in on Tuesday, Modi’s pro-business, small-government policies have already prompted many citizens of the world to liken him to such transformative leaders as Reagan and Margaret Thatcher.

Frank Holmes - U.S. Global Investors | June 1, 2014 | 5:00 am

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Toyota to set up research venture to develop electric vehicles

Lynas hunts for Malaysia waste storage site as deadline looms

Is China locking up Indonesian nickel?

Indonesia may decide on Thursday whether to resume nickel ore exports

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