Mining

New Zealand miner, Bathurst Resources, has announced a 71% increase in y/y production in 4Q14.

Mining giant, Glencore, is considering closing its South African coal mines, laying off workers in the process

Polish coal mine workers at JSW have gone on strike over benefits cuts

Mining is making a growing contribution to the economies of low- and middle-income countries, according to a new report from the International Council on Mining & Metals.

Viking Mines has provided a quarterly update on the state-of-play of operations at its Berkh Uul coal project in Mongolia

RungePincockMinarco has acquired the rights to PrimeThought Software Solution’s geospatial management software.

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.

The company does not officially exist but already there are rumours that Glencore may target South32 for takeover.

The US Energy Information Administration has released its estimate for week 3 production at US coal mines.

A number of companies involved in the mining industry have been included in this year’s Global 100 list of most sustainable corporations.

At the Appin and Tower coal mines in New South Wales, Australia, 94 Cat gensets convert coal mine methane into electricity.

Rhino Resource Partners has released its 4Q15 operational update.