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Coal Mining Company Arch Coal Profits Decreased, Coal Prices Falls


Coal mining company Arch Coal reported sales gains in the third quarter decreased, due to falling coal prices. Mining companies estimate the demand for coal will increase, especially coal used for steel making. Increased demand for coal will increase next year, coal demand is expected to reach the 4 million tons.

Essar Seeks Coal Assets In South Africa


Essar Group plans to acquire coal assets in South Africa to help boost its power business in India. A senior executive of Essar Group said that South Africa is one of the world’s top coal exporters, and India is a growing export destination.

Mongolian Government To Finish Mining Companies Selection To Explore Coal Mines Resources In Tavan Tolgoi Mine


Mongolia to develop mineral mining resources to advance the country’s economy, which can help people out of poverty. To attract investors and mining companies to explore mineral mining resources in territory of Mongolia territory, the government offered shares worth $ 2 billion.

Revenue U.S. Coal Miners Lower in Third Quarter


Income of U.S. coal miners has declined sharply in the third quarter. Coal miners decline in U.S. revenue due to demand for U.S. coal production from the producers of electricity generation. More tinggin coal prices if demand for coal exports from steel producers. Coal demand from steel producers can provide long-term effects.

China Coal Exports Down Reaching Lowest Number In September, 2.9 Percent YoY


Statistical reports, China coal exports down reaching the lowest number this year. The number of coal exports in September 2.02 million tons, compared to last year China’s coal exports could reach 2.08 million tons in September last year. Export monthly average fell more than 50% in the first eight months.

Rio Tinto Group Estimates Iron Ore Production Rose 7.5 Percent


Largest mining company Rio Tinto would predict an increase in iron ore demand from steel makers. Therefore, Rio Tinto will increase iron ore production of 7.5 percent. Rio Tinto iron ore will produce up to 210 million to 215 million metric tons in the second and third quarters. Production of iron ore was sourced from [...]

Arch Coal Completes Acquisition Of Rio Tinto’s Jacobs Ranch Coal Mine Purchase Price $764m


Arch Coal has completed the acquisition of Rio Tinto’s Jacobs Ranch coal mine for a purchase price of approximately $764m, which includes an estimate for working capital adjustments. In 2008, Jacobs Ranch produced 42.1 million tons of sub-bituminous coal for sale to the US power generators.

China’s Coal Supply Dropped 3 Million Metric Tons Per Month


Accidents at coal mines in China resulted in China’s coal supply decreased 3 million metric tons per month. The decline affects the supply of coal in China’s coal consumption to 5 percent. China’s coal supply is used to support the growth of steel making industry. Government of China will take steps to close a number [...]

India Mining Industry Will Reach a Total Value of US$45.40Bn


India is home to a myriad of metals and minerals. Globally, the country is the largest producer of sheet mica, the third largest producer of coal, the fourth largest producer of iron ore and the fifth largest producer of bauxite. Besides these natural resources, India also hosts significant reserves of copper, zinc,
gold and about 26 [...]