New Coal Route to Open in South Africa
Reuters reported that Strategic Natural Resources' (LSE:SNRP) joint venture will allow coal shipments along a new route in the Eastern Cape.
Reuters reported that Strategic Natural Resources' (LSE:SNRP) joint venture will allow coal shipments along a new route in the Eastern Cape.
Bloomberg reported that Yanzhou Coal (NYSE:YZC) is one of several groups interested in buying Vale's (EPA:VALE5) Australia-based Integra coal mine.
MarketWatch reported that the Energy Information Administration anticipates that more natural gas consumption will cause a drastic drop in coal consumption in the US this year.
Reuters reported that Patriot Coal (NYSE:PCX) is anticipating lower 2012 coal sales due to an increase in natural gas use.
Bloomberg reported that Indonesia dropped the price of benchmark power-station coal price to an 18-month low.
Bloomberg reported that coal shipments from South Africa's Richards Bay terminal were up 7.7% in April over the same period in 2011.
Saturn Minerals Inc. (TSXV:SMI,FWB:SMK) announced coal quality analysis results of samples from the Manitoba-based Thunder coal discovery.
L & L Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:LLEN) announced it is seeking diversification through surface mining projects.
CNBC News reported that Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) reported lower net income due to coal plant construction overruns.
Reuters reported that the Indian government is considering a fund to help it buy overseas coal assets.
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