Coal makes a comeback in Illinois Basin in US

Two years ago, Peabody Energy opened a new coal mine in Sullivan County, Indiana. The mine, called Bear Run, is now the largest surface mine in the eastern US and a symbol of the revival of one of America's historical coal fields. As coal mining...

James River posts narrower-than-expected loss on lower costs

US coal miner James River Coal posted a narrower-than-expected quarterly loss as shipments of metallurgical coal rose and it cut back on costs, sending the company's shares up 4%. In the first quarter, James River sold metallurgical coal worth...

Consol quarterly profit misses, stock slips

Consol Energy missed Wall Street estimates with a sharply lower quarterly profit, hurt by lower coal prices and higher costs, and it cut production targets for this year. In morning trading on the New York Stock Exchange, Consol stock was down 98...

Gold Fields reports resource, reserve estimates

South African gold miner Gold Fields has reported a 15% increase in mineral reserves at its South Deep gold mine, near Carletonville. The company stated in its 2011 Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves guide that the mine design optimisation...

De Bron-Merriespruit gold project, South Africa

The De Bron-Merriespruit underground mine is planned to become the next shallow gold mine to come into fruition in South Africa.

Iluka reports lower Q1 production, revenue

Mineral sands miner Iluka has reported a decrease in zircon, rutile and synthetic rutile production during the three months to March, as it responded to softening market demand. Zircon production for the quarter declined to 115 700 t, compared...

Joel mine, South Africa

An underground mine, situated in the Free State.

Beatrix mine, South Africa

A gold mine situated in the Free State.

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Gas exploration in South Africa to yield fruitful results

Significant gas-related developments are expected in South Africa in the coming years, as numerous new surveys have been conducted offshore in previously underexplored areas, reports exploration developer Petroleum Agency South Africa (Pasa).

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