Coal Top Stories

Delays in rollout of autonomous technology forces Rio Tinto to cut iron ore guidance

The world's No. 2 iron ore miner has cut its production guidance for 2017 by as much as 20 million tonnes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 19, 2016 | 2:33 am

Chinese coal miners to work less hours this year in bid to reduce supply glut

Official production capacity will be adjusted to fit the new…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 18, 2016 | 5:21 am

Talking acquisitions and industry trends with Joy Global’s product manager

Doug Eamer, Manager of Commercial and Product Management, talks about…

Michael Allan McCrae | April 18, 2016 | 2:04 am

Peabody Energy files for bankruptcy-because coal is a zombie industry

We’re witnessing something that we rarely see in America: the…

Slate Magazine | April 15, 2016 | 4:03 pm

Slow growth, production cuts, divestment expected for Europe mining sector

Analysts outline five key themes resources companies in Europe will…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 15, 2016 | 6:45 am

Western Coal sees ‘improvement’ on Canada rail, port congestion

Vancouver-based Western Coal, which has agreed to a C$3,3-billion takeover by rival Walter Energy, is seeing improvements in the logistics systems it […]

Mining Weekly | February 14, 2011 | 7:46 pm

Teck says met coal will stay ‘tight’

Teck Resources, the second-biggest producer of seaborne hard-coking coal, expects markets for the steelmaking ingredient will remain tight this year, CEO Don Lindsay […]

Mining Weekly | February 10, 2011 | 7:46 pm

Colombian coal miners accept deal, avoid Cerrejon strike

Colombia coal producer Cerrejon's management and union miners are expected to sign a pay deal on Tuesday.

Mineweb | February 7, 2011 | 5:53 am

Mining magnates top Forbes list of richest Australians

Georgina Rinehart is Australia’s wealthiest individual with an estimated net worth of $9 billion, according to Forbes list of Australia’s 40 Richest […]

Michael Allan McCrae | February 3, 2011 | 6:00 pm

Asian demand for electricity driving Western Canadian thermal coal explorer

The CEO of a Canadian coal start-up says voracious demand for thermal coal will keep the shovels turning for three decades on a proposed new mine in Western Canada.

Andrew Topf | February 3, 2011 | 5:56 pm

Patriot moving forward with plan to open new coal mines

Mining Weekly reports that U.S. miner Patriot Coal will open a number of new mines in the next two years as it […]

MINING.com Editor | February 2, 2011 | 5:58 pm

S.Africa: govt will ensure enough coal for Eskom, but coal still not domestic priority

State-owned power utility Eskom urges regulation of coal exports to ensure domestic power suppliies, but government backs off declaring coal a strategic […]

Mineweb | February 2, 2011 | 5:35 pm