In a letter addressed to Union Minister of State for Coal, Power, New and Renewable Energy, ASSOCHAM advises on ways to boost domestic production of metallurgical coal in India.
To better focus on evaluating customers’ needs and improving product lines, McLanahan creates a product management and development team, leading to changes in its corporation structure.
A round-up of some of this week's key news items from the international coal industry, from the latest mining updates to outlooks on SSE’s intention to close Fiddler’s Ferry coal plant.
South32 has said it will take a US$1.7 billion impairment charge to its manganese, alumina and thermal coal businesses with the promise of more pain to come.
According to GMB, the UK government should not allow Fiddler’s Ferry power plant to closure until there is new capacity to maintain electricity supply.
Mongolian coal mine operator, Mongolian Mining Corp., has appointed restructuring advisors to help it deal with its debt load.
Atlas Copco has introduced its SmartROC D60, a surface drill rig for most types of surface drilling applications and tough conditions.
Australia’s Hunter Valley farmers benefit from more fertile soil as a result of a carbon management project.
Overall global coal demand will increase to 2040, despite coal playing a falling role in the global energy mix.
Carbo One joins the World Coal Association as its newest corporate member, expanding the association’s presence in Russia.
FirstEnergy reported its generation fleet has provided over 88.9 million MWh of electricity from its coal, natural gas, nuclear, oil, wind and hydro facilities in 2015.
The US Chamber of Commerce has written to US Senators supporting a bill that would speed up licensing for natural gas exports, while US Chamber President criticises the administration’s approach to coal.
Coal of Africa has released the admission document, including updated resource and reserve statements, and notice of general meeting required under AIM rules for the acquisitions of Universal Coal.
Westmoreland Coal completes acquisition and financing of the San Juan mine in New Mexico.
Walter Energy is to sell its remaining US coal assets to Seminole Coal Resources.