Mining - 26 January 2015

Chinese coal production dropped last year for the first time since 2000, according to figures from the China National Coal Association.

Siemens rugged cellular routers offers broadband wireless connectivity in mining and other harsh environments.

Coal explorers in Botswana are pressing ahead with plans to begin production without the Trans-Kalahari railway

India could open up its coal industry to commercial mining by private companies in the near future, said the country’s Minister for Coal and Power.