Cloud Peak Energy Cordero Rojo Mine recognised for outstanding safety performance in 2016
The mine has received two statewide awards for its commitment to safety.
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Reducing energy costs and boosting reliability
As older Australian power stations retire, the Turnbull Government will invest in HELE technologies.
Mining Association of Canada announces new Chair
The new haulage featuring fleet planner and cornering speed optimisation for HAULSIM – the digital twin for optimised mine haulage outcomes.
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Rio Tinto board changes
Senior Independent Director John Varley has resigned as a Non-Executive Director.
RPM announces new haulage software release
The new haulage featuring fleet planner and cornering speed optimisation for HAULSIM – the digital twin for optimised mine haulage outcomes.
Wirtgen surface miners: Titans in Texas
Two type 4200 SM Wirtgen opencast miners are bringing light to South Texas and Northern Mexico.
Rio Tinto reconfirms Yancoal as the preferred buyer of its thermal coal assets in Australia
Rio Tinto is recommending Yancoal’s proposal to its shareholders.
Study shows increase in carbon emissions from 2016
Carnegie Mellon University has announced the release of the first quarterly Power Sector Carbon Index measurement update of the carbon dioxide emissions intensity from the US.
Caterpillar Venture Capital invests in Alight Mining Solutions
Investment to support Caterpillar's mining customers with financial forecasting and scenario analysis.
First gas-to-power generation at Tlou’s Lesedi CBM project
First power from CBM in Botswana following the installation of a gas generator at the Selemo project area.
Compliance Staffing Agency West expands service offerings with acquisition of TK Mining Services
The company anticipates that the acquisition will result in growth opportunities throughout the Western US.
Coal uptick does little to alter downbeat long-term outlook
BMI Research has published an analysis on the Chinese power outlook.
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Loesche wins order for coal mill in Filipino cement plant of Barangay
Eagle Cement Corp. wants to use its state-of-the-art production line to contribute to meeting the country's growing demand for construction material.
Competition between coal and natural gas affects power markets
An EIA report has shows that natural gas has surpassed coal to become the leading generation source.
Prosperity fund accelerates job growth In Alabama coal counties
A US$2.4 million initiative is to accelerate entrepreneurial activity and spark job creation in four Alabama counties rocked by the coal industry's steep downturn.
Teck updates steelmaking coal guidance
Teck Resources Limited has provided guidance for expected realised steelmaking coal price and an update on volumes for the second quarter of 2017.
DOE awards Texas Mineral Resources Consortium major grant
US Department of Energy (DOE) Awards Texas Mineral Resources Consortium Major Grant Targeting the Production of Saleable Rare Earth Minerals from Pennsylvania Coal Mining Waste Material
Small steps to big savings
Derek Cooper, Motion Metrics, Canada, provides practical cost-saving solutions for opencast coal mines.
New coal technology part of LNP’s approach
The Liberal National Party’s (LNP) support for a new ultra-supercritical coal-fired power station in North Queensland would deliver essential base load power and help to create hundreds of regional jobs.
MiningForum round up
"Highlights this year were the presentation sessions on research & development," commented DMT CEO Prof. Eiko Räkers.
World Coal Association: “Writing off coal today is premature”
The World Coal Association’s CEO, Benjamin Sporton, has responded to BP’s Energy Outlook 2017.
SouthGobi Resources announces first quarter 2017 financial and operating results
SouthGobi Resources Ltd. has announced its financial and operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2017.
World Coal Association joins United Nations Global Compact
The World Coal Association (WCA) has signed on to the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest and most widely embraced corporate citizenship initiative.
Ucore Consortium wins USDOE bid for rare earths from coal industry
The company has been awarded funding for a metal separation and purification process from coal mining refuse.
Mitsubishi agrees sale of interests in Warkworth and Hunter Valley operations
Mitsubishi Corp. has reached an agreement to sell its interests in the Hunter Valley operations and Warkworth coal mines in Australia.
Centre of Excellence opens in Poland
The International Centre of Excellence on Coal Mine Methane in Poland has been officially launched, representing a milestone as the first of its kind in the industry.
Paringa appoints experienced US-based banking and coal executive as MD & CEO
Paringa Resources appoints US-based banking and coal executive, Grant Quasha, as Managing Director and CEO of the company.
MHPS completes construction of coal gasification furnace plant in Nagasaki
Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems completes construction of a coal gasification furnace plant at its Nagasaki site.
Competition Commission approves CoAL Uitkomst acquisition
CoAL's has acquired 100% of the shares in Pan African Resources.
US DOE invests in research on rare earth elements from coal and coal byproducts
The US Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy invests US$6.9 million into rare earth element research through two funding opportunities.
Glencore submits proposal for Coal & Allied acquisition
Glencore submits fully funded proposal to acquire Coal & Allied from Rio Tinto and agrees conditional acquisition of Mitsubishi's interest in Coal & Allied mines.
Finkel recognises CCS in Australia
The world authority on carbon capture and storage (CCS) has praised the Finkel National Electricity Market Review’s ‘technology neutral’ approach.
China and Norway to collaborate on climate change
TCM has signed a four-party Memorandum of Understanding to further progress carbon capture (CCS) collaboration between Norwegian and Chinese Companies.
Progress in Tanzania
Intra Energy Corp. Ltd has announced that Tancoal Energy Ltd has produced a monthly record tonnage for May 2017 of 51 013 t.
