Coal

Cline hit hard by falling coal demand, suspends New Elk ops

VANCOUVER — Global economic woes stemming from the Euro crisis and slowing industrial activity in some of the world’s largest economies continue to take a toll on coal producers, as Toronto-based developer Cline Mining (CMK-T) opted…


Chalco and Ivanhoe extend SouthGobi deal deadline

VANCOUVER — The Aluminum Corporation of China (Chalco) and Ivanhoe Mines (IVN-T, IVN-N) have agreed to wait a month before Chalco make its official offer to buy Ivanhoe’s stake in SouthGobi Resources (SGQ-T) as doubts remain as to…



Xstrata and JX Nippon pledge $35M to BC coal

Xstrata’s (XTA-L) coal division is wasting little time in advancing its recently secured coal fields in B.C.’s Peace River region, as it and 25% joint-venture partner JX Nippon Oil and Energy launch into a $35-million prefeasibility…




Xstrata and JX Nippon commit $35M to B.C. coal project

VANCOUVER — Xstrata’s (XTA-L) coal division is wasting little time in advancing its recently secured coal fields in British Columbia’s Peace River region as it and 25% joint venture partner JX Nippon Oil and Energy launch into a…


An aerial view of Xstrata and Erdene Resource Development's Donkin coal project site on the coast of Nova Scotia's Cape Breton Island. Photo by Erdene Resource Development

Xstrata seeks buyer for Donkin

Xstrata Coal, a subsidiary of diversified miner Xstrata (XTA-L), is looking to sell its 75% stake in the Donkin coal project in Atlantic Canada.  



Xstrata Coal seeks buyer for Donkin stake

Joining a growing list of mining companies that are reassessing their business strategies and core assets, Xstrata Coal, a subsidiary of diversified miner Xstrata (XTA-L, XSRAF-O), says it is looking to sell its 75% stake in the Donkin coal…


Friedland resigns from Ivanhoe Mines

Just a few months after Rio Tinto (RIO-N) took a controlling 51% stake in Ivanhoe Mines (IVN-T, IVN-N, IVN-Q), billionaire founder and chief executive Robert Friedland has resigned from the company, along with five other members of the senior…


SouthGobi warns of possible suspension

Just two weeks after the Aluminum Corporation of China (Chalco) announced that it intended to make a proportional takeover bid for up to 60% of SouthGobi Resources’ (SGQ-T) issued and outstanding shares, and Ivanhoe Mines (IVN-T, IVN-N,…


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