Mining

Water stress poses a significant challenge to the Chinese coal mining and coal-fired power industries.

James River Coal reports Q3 results, announced plans to idle four mines.

Patriot Coal has won court approval of the terms of a reorganisation that will allow the company to exit bankruptcy.

Canadian mining company Jameson Resources releases progress report for metallurgical coal project.

Brazilian mining giant, Vale, announces record coal production in positive Q3 results.

Alpha Natural Resources recently received national and state recognition for safety, innovation and environmental excellence.

Sipho Nkosi, Exxaro, discusses developments in the South African coal mining industry at the 33rd Coaltrans world coal conference, Berlin.

The Labour Party is calling for the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund to withdraw from investing in coal producers and financing coal-fired operations.

Prophecy Coal announces it has resumed operations at Ulaan Ovoo coal mine in Mongolia.

Anglo American will reduce workforce at Dawson mine, Australia, to increase profitability.

Indonesian coal producer Bumi has released its third quarter results, highlighting a 10% increase in coal production levels to 6 million t.

Paringa Resources announces 154 million short t maiden coal resource estimate at Buck Creek coal project.

Strong Q3 coal production reported by Atlantic Coal

The world’s largest mining company, BHP Billiton, has agreed to sell a New Mexico mine to the Native American Navajo Nation for US$ 85 million.

In an attempt to bring forward the next era of mining technology, Rio Tinto and Chinalco are to explore an alliance aimed at delivering significant value and reshaping industry best practice.