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Palmer joins public affairs firm Total Spectrum

Former Peabody Energy Senior Vice President of Government Relations, Fred Palmer, has joined Washington DC-based public affairs firm, Total Spectrum/Steve Gordon and Associates.

 
 

BHP Billiton coal production falls in 2H15

BHP Billiton has reported 3% falls in its metallurgical and thermal coal production as operations were hit by geological difficulties and heavy rain in Australia, while draught hit the company in Colombia.

 
 
 

Hambro appointed to head SIMEC expansion

Jay Hambro has been appointed to the board of the Gupta Group and Chief Investment Officer and CEO of Gupta-owned SIMEC Energy and Mining Divisions.

 
 

A new route to CCS in the UK and Europe

A report, Scottish CO2 Hub – A unique opportunity for the UK, published by Scottish Carbon Capture & Storage has detailed a concept that could lead the way for deployment of CCS in the UK and Europe.

 
 

Rio Tinto 4Q15 coal results finish up

Rio Tinto announces 4Q15 results: hard coking and thermal coal production was in line with 2015 guidance, while semi-soft coking coal production was above the top end of the guidance range.

 
 

No new coal leases on federal land

The US government halting new coal leases on federal land while it undertakes a comprehensive review of the federal coal programme has been met with discontent.