Arch's Mountain Laurel mine discontinues longwall operations early
Arch's Mountain Laurel mine has discontinued its longwall operations 3 months ahead of schedule, accelerating its transition to a room and pillar mine.
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GroundProbe wins 2019 IET Innovation Award for technology transfer
The award for Technology Transfer recognises perception-shifting innovations that demonstrate effective use of existing technology from one sector to another in an alternative way.
The International Energy Agency has published 'World Energy Outlook'
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Global lignite market to 2024
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CRU: could a green light for United Wambo's signal a stop sign for other thermal coal projects?
A new insight from CRU Group on thermal coal projects.
JSW maps coal deposits in 3D
All of Jastrzebska Spólka Weglowa’s coal deposits have been mapped onto a virtual 3D space.
Consortium lays foundation for a hydrogen industry in the Latrobe Valley
The start of construction for a world first hydrogen project (Hydrogen Energy Supply Chain, HESC) based at AGL Loy Yang began yesterday.
Contura announces executive leadership changes
Contura Energy, Inc. has announced upcoming changes to its executive leadership team as approved by Contura's board of directors on 6 November 2019.
NACCO declares quarterly dividend, announces stock repurchase programme
NACCO Industries, Inc has announced that the Board of Directors declared a regular cash dividend of US$0.19 per share and announced a new stock repurchase programme.
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Adani partners with Decmil in another win for regional Queensland
Adani Mining’s Carmichael project has signed a multi-million dollar contract with Decmil to deliver more jobs and economic activity for Rockhampton and regional Queensland.
Pniówek mine relaunches longwall mined using plough technology
The longwall is currently at the commissioning stage, but the target daily progress is planned to be in the range of 8.2 m with the daily output of 3000 t of coal.
New coal mining technology from Xinhua Silk Road
Some new coal mining technology developed by Shendong Coal Group Ltd was highlighted at the 18th China Coal & Mining Expo, held in Beijing on 30 October.
EPA seeks input on proposals to establish regulatory framework for coal combustion residuals
The US Environmental Protection Agency has announced a proposed regulation to the management of coal combustion residuals (CCR) from electric utilities.
TOMRA holds seminar on sensor-based sorting
The seminar on sustainable mining solutions was designed to provide a solid, pragmatic foundation on sensor-based sorting projects.
Oldendorff signs coal transportation agreement with BCPCL
Oldendorff will provide a full transportation solution to BCPCL, which includes coal transportation from Indonesia or Australia with transhipment in Andaman and Nicobar to the Payra power plant in Bangladesh.
WCA holds ‘21st Century Coal: Opportunities and Solutions’ event
The event will explore coal trends and developments across both low emission coal and mining technologies.
Pniówek mine again launches longwall mine using plough technology
After a 4 year break, the Pniówek mine again launched a longwall, mined using plough technology.
West Cumbria Mining project call-in request rejected
The UK Government has agreed with Cumbria County Council’s unanimous decision to approve the planning application for West Cumbria Mining’s project.
America’s Power supports EPA’s proposed CCR and ELG regulations
EPA’s proposals appear to include enough flexibility to avoid many adverse repercussions on the electric power sector, including the forced closure or idling of coal-fired power plants that are necessary for reliable and affordable electricity.