Whitehaven Coal is well placed to deliver record fiscal performance in the 2018 financial year as thermal coal prices have reached seven-year highs.
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Mining safety showing global improvement
The amount of mining fatalities among 28 of the world’s 40 largest miners which disclosed their safety statistics has reduced by 37 per cent.
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World Gold Council predicts gold surge in next 30 years due to China, India
The World Gold Council (WGC) has released an essay collection called Gold 2048, which claims that due to an expanding middle class contingent in countries like China and India, demand for gold will rise.
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NSL to change name, secures $10 million for wet plant expansion
Australian iron-coal company NSL Consolidated has secured $10 million from institutional investors for the funding of phase three expansion at its Kurnool wet iron ore beneficiation plant in Andhra Pradesh, India.
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Gold demand has ‘soft start’ to 2018
Global gold demand has dropped 7 per cent in the first quarter of 2018 due to weaker investment, according to the latest trends report from the World Gold Council (WGC).
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Poll gives Adani’s Carmichael mine the green light — just
A poll undertaken by human resources organisation, Mining People International (MPI), has shown that industry personnel narrowly back the development of Adani’s Carmichael coal mine in Queensland.
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Tasmanian Government to restart Mt Lyell mine
The Tasmanian Government is providing $25 million to Vendata Resources to restart the Mt Lyell copper mine by 2017.
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Rio abandons Indian diamond mine over conservationist concerns
Rio Tinto has exited from a diamond mine project in India amidst constant battles with tiger conservationists and tribal groups, regulatory issues and lowered diamond prices.
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Downer wins Meandu coal mine contract extension; signs Adani agreement
Downer EDI has signed a two year extension for mining services at Stanwell’s Meandu coal mine and a technical services agreement with Adani.
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India is hedging its bets on coal to bring power to the people
As the world moves to combat climate change, it’s increasingly doubtful that coal will continue to be a viable energy source, because of its high greenhouse gas emissions. But coal played a vital role in the Industrial Revolution and continues to fuel some of the world’s largest economies. This series looks at coal’s past, present and uncertain future.
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India launches space technology to tackle illegal mining
Gladstone sees coal export spike
Gladstone has recorded a massive 176 per cent increase in coal exports month on month.
The Gladstone Ports Corporation shipped approximately 415,000 tonnes of coal last month, a massive increase from February
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India’s coal imports expected to continue decline
The ongoing downtrend in coal looks set to continue, with new reports highlighting a decline in Indian imports.
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Demand for global rebounds after disappointing quarter
Global demand for gold is at a two year high this quarter, particularly fuelled by spiked purchases from India celebrating the holiday of Diwali
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Australia and India create new coal technology centre
Curtin University and the Indian School of Mines will partner to establish the Australia-India Joint Research Centre for Coal and Energy Technology.
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Coal decline bad for investors
Structural decline in seaborne thermal coal may make the commodity a bad export investment choice, if companies continue to sell their operations.
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Mining and geopolitical risk: A global breakdown
In part 8 of our Tracking the Trends feature, Australian Mining examines the issue of geopolitical risk for miners in different parts of the world, and the pros and cons of each region.
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Indian ascetic hunger strikes against sand mining
A Matri Sadan ascetic has fasted for 13 days in protest against illegal sand mining in northern India.
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India aims to arrest Thiess chief
The head of Thiess, Bruce Munro, is wanted by Indian authorities over claims of dodgy coal dealings in the nation.
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Adani’s Carmichael mine defended by Trade Minister Andrew Robb
Trade Minister Andrew Robb has defended Adani’s plans to develop the massive Carmichael mine, saying despite the naysayers, the project will go ahead.
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