Coal - 20 August 2013

BHP Billiton has announced a 29.5% drop in profits with earnings from coal down over 70% on the back of weak prices.

Glencore Xstrata has seen its profits drop by 9% in the first half of 2013.

Clearco preparation plant and rail loading facility completed at South Form coal mine, West Virginia.

Kompania Weglowa is considering asking a state agency for a bailout.