Coal

Peabody has announced that the North Goonyella Mine in Australia will now be known as the Centurion Mine.

Australian Pacific Coal has agreed terms for a US$60 million funding package for the Dartbrook Mine.

Erin Karschnik and Gary Robertson, Komatsu, consider the ‘hidden’ benefits and value of bucket payload technology and its impact on soft rock mining operations.

Caterpillar Inc., USA, presents the latest contribution to the dozer sector and considers its prospects of upholding the proud tradition of the historic Cat D10 Dozer line.

FutureCoal welcomes COP28’s recognition of the role that abated coal and carbon capture technologies will play in lowering global emissions, but questions whether there is genuine acceptance of the multiple pathways to decarbonisation.

Troy Rybicki, Bridon Bekaert, reviews the advantages of fibre rope boom suspension pendants, highlighting their substantial weight reduction, damping properties, reduced metal fatigue, and extended operational lifespan.

Komatsu, Becker-Warkop, and Hydrotech have delivered powered roof supports to a US longwall coal producer.

The latest IEA market report sees lower demand to 2026, based on current policies, but stronger actions are needed to drive a steeper decline towards meeting international climate goals.

David Kurtz, GlobalData, overviews the current state of the Indian coal sector.

Ramaco Resources, Inc., a leading operator and developer of high-quality, low-cost metallurgical coal, has provided an update on several operational and financial matters.

According to a recent release from the EIA, US coal-related CO2 emissions decreased by 68 million t in 2022, while overall US energy-related CO2 emissions increased slightly.

According to a recent release from Rystad Energy, global coal-fired power generation is on track to peak in 2023, as new sources of renewable and low-carbon energy expand rapidly.

Black Royalty Minerals Koornfontein has signed Bettercoal’s letter of commitment.

Benjamin Hill has entered into a nonbinding letter of intent with Aion to acquire interest in a Colombia coal project.

MOL and Kyushu have announced that an LNG-fuelled Panamax coal carrier has started operation in Japan.