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China Shenhua Energy to Continue Bid Coal Exploration Projects in Tavan Tolgoi, Mongolia
China Shenhua Energy Co Ltd said it is still in the running for a stake in Mongolia’s massive Tavan Tolgoi project, adding a new twist in the long-running tussle for what has been billed the world’s largest untapped coking coal resource.
Shenhua’s President Ling Wen’s comments on Tuesday came after Mongolia said it had cancelled the [...]
China Import Demand For Iron Ore And Coal Affect Australian Iron Ore And Coal Export
China’s preliminary November trade data are painting a supportive picture for Australian iron ore and coal exports. Iron ore import flows are back to the long-term growth trend, while China’s coal exports were down 30% month on month and are down 47% year on year, with export tonnage being diverted into China’s strengthening domestic market.
Coal Mining Research at Illinois for Coal Future
John Mead, director of the Coal Research Center at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, said the FutureGen project is an important step in the future of coal.
Mead called the plan “a real-world demonstration” of state-of-the-art technologies.
“If successful, it will show that coal can be used without negative environmental consequences,” h said.Mead said controlling carbon dioxide emissions [...]
BHP-Rio deal and China to spur metals, mining M&A
BHP’s (BHP.AX) proposed bid for rival Rio Tinto (RIO.AX) and the rise of emerging market players, particularly China, will force further consolidation in metals and mining, industry experts told a conference this week.
At least three more transactions worth over $50 billion are likely by June, Ernst & Young’s Partner in Charge for Global Mining and [...]
Coal no longer a dirty word for Pike River float
Pike River Coal Company’s moment of truth arrives on Tuesday when its long-delayed attempt to raise $65 million-plus through an initial public offering for what will be the country’s only listed coal mine closes.
The signs look good.
There are indications Pike River has managed to get acceptances for not only the initial $65m, but for [...]
Mining exploration spending soars to record
Spending on mineral exploration in B.C. climbed to a record $265 million in 2006, nearly $200 million of that invested in north and central B.C., according to figures released by the province Friday.
It beats the previous record high in 2005 of $220 million, which was the most spent on mineral exploration in B.C. in nearly [...]
ata wants to mine South Africa’s chrome, manganese, coal and iron-ore
A new Indian force is about to enter the South African mining industry.
Indian diversified industrial giant Tata has announced that its sub-sidiary, Tata Steel, is investigatingopportunities to mine chrome, manganese, coal and iron-ore in South Africa.
The announcement was made at the official inauguration of theconstruction of Tata Steel’s R670-million high-carbon ferrochrome plant in the port [...]
