Riversdale, Tata in Mozambique power deal
Riversdale Mining and joint venture partner Tata Steel have agreed to fully own the $1bn Benga power plant project in Mozambique, says the mining group.
Hunt for coal hots up as floods persist
Coal buyers are scrambling to find replacement supplies as mines in top producer Australia face weeks under flood water.
Blaze shuts Xstrata mine
A fire has caused Australia's Blakefield South coal mine in New South Wales state to close down, says owner Xstrata.
Richards Bay coal exports rise
The Richards Bay Coal Terminal managed its best performance in three years during 2010, but the amount of coal being exported remains way below its installed capacity.
Australian floods hit coal exports
Record flooding in Australia's northeast continues to cut coal exports.
Anglo declares force majeure in Australia
Anglo American has pronounced force majeure on its coal mines in Australia's Queensland state due to prolonged heavy rains.
Storms cause BHP to close coal mines
BHP Billiton has declared force majeure on some coal operations in Queensland's Bowen Basin.
Australian storms hit Anglo
Anglo American Metallurgical Coal says heavy rains have impacted its coal production in Australia's Queensland state.
Rio Tinto goes for Riversdale
Rio Tinto is bidding for Riversdale Mining and has already secured options over 14.9% of the firm, but it could face stiff opposition from India's Tata Steel.
Indian consortium mulls Riversdale bid
An Indian consortium of state-run companies is considering a bid for a stake in Riversdale Mining as the country steps up its search for African coal assets.