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Alpha Gets Low-Cost Wyoming Coal With Foundation Buy
Alpha Natural Resources Inc.’s $2 billion acquisition of Foundation Coal Holdings Inc. gives the company access to low-cost Wyoming surface mines as stricter regulation makes work in Appalachia more costly.
Western Canadian Coal Corp. Wins New Sale Contract To Continue Coal Mine Exploration in British Columbia
Shares of Western Canadian Coal Corp. rose another 24 per cent Wednesday, after a 23 per cent gain the previous day, when the company said it has signed enough new sales contracts to continue running its Brule mine and Wolverine operation in British Columbia.
The Biggest Mining Company, BHP Billiton Selling 28% of Iron Ore Mine Production at Forecast Decline in Contract Prices
BHP Billiton Ltd., the world’s largest mining company, sold 28 percent of its iron ore output at cheaper spot prices after customers deferred deliveries ahead of a forecast decline in contract prices.
Xstrata Will Identify and Execute Potential Purchase Mining Companies and Mine Exploration
Xstrata Plc’s Chief Executive Officer Mick Davis said takeover opportunities are starting to appear after a rout in commodity prices sent shares of mining companies plunging. bloomberg.com is reporting.
China Mining Investment and Development in Australia May Hold
Australia’s Senate may hold an inquiry as early as next week to scrutinize investments by Chinese state-owned companies after Aluminum Corp. of China’s bid for a stake in Rio Tinto Group.
Analysist Mining and Industry Sector : China’s Industry Sector Reopen Coal Mine Import After Deal Coal Prices Contract
A months-long dispute between Chinese coal miners and power generators over annual prices has unexpectedly opened the door to rising imports, despite lacklustre demand and a supply glut.
Global Mining Companies Plans Expansions Iron Ore Mine Output
Global iron ore prices are set to decline sharply in 2009 as demand for the steelmaking ingredient shrinks dramatically as a result of deepening world economic recession.
CONSOL Energy Coal Mine Exploration Project in Southwestern Pennsylvania Shut Down
CONSOL Energy is a company doing the exploration of coal mines in Pennsylvania. This company is a lot of energy mine workers. Global crisis that occurred lately to make mining companies will make the closing of coal mine exploration projects.
U.S Steelmaker to Slash Production Impact Global Crisis and Economic Slowdown
After posting record profits, steel makers are facing a harsh new reality: dwindling orders, production cuts, layoffs. And tougher times lay ahead, analysts say.
