Coal - 07 October 2014

Rio Tinto has issued a statement denying that discussions are taking place with Glencore over a possible company merger.

Australian pension firm, LGS, said increased risks of fossil fuel assets will force the divestment of coal assets.

Fox Resources considers divesting its Bundaberg coal project, in order to focus on its Western Australian mining projects.

Peabody Energy lodges application to extend underground operations at the Wambo coal mine in the Hunter Valley, Australia.