JSW represents mining sector in Polish Committee for Standardization
Jastrzebska Spólka Weglowa has joined the group of science institutions as a representative of the mining and coke sector in the work in the Polish Committee for Standardization.
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Usibelli coal mine receives NMA’s safety certification
The National Mining Association (NMA) has recently recognised Usibelli Coal Mine for its CORESafety® certification.
Solntsevsky coal mine increased production volume
Solntsevsky coal mine, a key coal mining asset of the Eastern Mining Co., increased its coal production by 33% in 1H20.
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BHEL commences civil works at power plant in West Bengal
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd has commenced civil works at the 660 MW Sagardighi Supercritical Thermal Power Project in West Bengal, India.
BEUMER Group provides engineering of stockpiles for coal industry
BEUMER Group has provided a technical report on its engineering for handling stockpiles and offers the required components to coal mine operators, such as stackers and reclaimers.
Successful trials using fossil-free fuels in pellet process
Trials using fossil-free fuels in LKAB’s pellet plant have produced successful results within the framework of the HYBRIT initiative.
Recommencement of mining activities at Rukwa
Edenville Energy has confirmed operations recommenced at Rukwa Coal Project, Tanzania, on 3 August 2020.
US Department of Energy invests US$2 million to find beneficial uses for coal combustion residuals
The US Department of Energy has recently selected two projects to receive approximately US$2 million in federal funding for cost-shared research and development.
Edenville gives update on recommencement of operations at Rukwa
Edenville Energy Plc has advised that the recommencement of operations at Rukwa has been brought forward and will now begin on Monday 3 August 2020.
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UK Coal Authority starts work on £6 million river clean-up project
The Environment Agency and Coal Authority has started work on Nent Haggs Mine Water Treatment Scheme to address a harmful legacy of the industrial revolution.
EIA: 2019 US coal production falls to lowest level since 1978
EIA has reported how US coal production has decreased by 7% compared to 2018.
Queensland’s investor profile at further risk over resource royalty uncertainty
The Queensland Resources Council has recently told a state parliamentary committee that the state’s investment profile in resources would slip even further unless the government committed to keeping royalties at current levels for the next 10 years.
Altius to acquire additional royalty interests from Liberty Metals & Mining Holdings
Altius Minerals Corp. has reported that it has entered into an agreement with Liberty Metals & Mining Holdings LLC to acquire its 44.9% interest in certain royalty based limited partnerships, of which Altius acts as general partner.
VGK introduces monitoring system for heavy vehicles
VGK has launched a monitoring system for heavy vehicles transporting coal along the Solntsevsky Coal Times (Shakhtersk Coal Seaport) route.
Engineers look to improve carbon dioxide storage in coal reserves
€2 million project to explore feasibility of injecting carbon dioxide underground at Polish laboratory.