Romanian Coal Miners Stage Wage Protest
Reuters reported that a protest is underway by coal miners in Romania, who are demanding higher pay.
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Heavy Rain Forces Australia Coal Mine Shutdowns
Reuters reported that Australian coal mines have had to be shut down due to flood risk.
US Coal Safety Violations on the Decline
The Street reported that coal mine safety has improved, but there are still too many violations.
Coal of Africa Begins Mining at Vele Project
Platts reported that Coal of Africa (ASX:CZA) is starting to mine coking coal at its Vele colliery.
Coal Mining Resumes in Russia Following Earthquake
Reuters reported that coal miners in Russia have been approved to restart operations following a recent earthquake.
2011 Coal Market Trends
While 2011 was not as radiant as its long term coal projections, both thermal and coking coal markets saw consistent production and consumption growth.
Coal Mining Production Growing Despite Volatility
Concerns of weakening US and Chinese growth and European instability have led to a drop in coal company share prices However, coal production levels and expansion investments remain robust on the back of continued emerging market growth.
Coal Junior Looks to Consolidate Smaller Appalachian Mines
Mining Weekly reported that Thelon Capital (TSXV:THC) is interested in consolidating Appalachian coal mines to increase profitability.
EastCoal Inc.: Right to Acquire Menzhinsky Coking Coal Mine
EastCoal Inc. (CVE:ECX) announced it now has the right to purchase all of the Menzhinsky Mine in the Ukraine.
North American Gem Inc. Resumes Mining Operations at North American Gem #2 Mine
North American Gem Inc. (CVE:NAG) reported that it has resumed mining operations at the North American Gem #2 Mine.
