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Special reports - 08 June 2015

Building water resilience

The coal mining industry is a significant user of water, making proactive water management a vital part of mine planning.

 

South Africa: throwing it away?

With its economy in a funk and political interference an increasing problem, South Africa continues to be a challenging and unpredictable place for mining companies to do business.

 

The most expensive marketing gimmick

News headlines have been dominated by stories of financial companies, sovereign wealth funds and other institutions divesting their holdings in the coal industry. But such moves will not bring an end to global coal use.