GLOBAL mining giant Glencore-Xstrata has slashed 450 jobs from two of its central Queensland coal mines Continue reading
Peabody Energy Corp and Glencore Xstrata will cut around 500 mining jobs in Australia, a company official and trade publication says, as a global glut in coal supply pushes down prices Continue reading
Global diversified mining firm Xstrata (XTA.L) has dismissed 400 workers involved in an illegal strike at its Kroondal chrome mine in South Africa, the company said on Friday. The mine employs a total of 619 workers. The sacked miners have until 09:00 am EDT on Friday to appeal their dismissals. “Most of production at Kroondal … Continue reading