Coal

A number of digital highlights from the September issue of World Coal magazine.

Viking Mines plans drilling for Berkh Uul coal project in Mongolia.

Ukraine’s Union of Mineworkers claims the country’s coal reserves will run out in November.

The third and final rule for avoiding surprises in coal testing: watch out for intentional malpractices.

Rio Tinto to cut 100 jobs at Kestrel coal mine in Queensland, Australia.

Cloud Peak Energy updates 2014 shipment and adjusted EBITDA guidance, providing medium-term outlook for its coal operations.

IchorCoal has bought a 29.99% stake in Universal Coal for AU$ 24.5 million.

Lucky Commodities and Binani Cement have joined globalCOAL as market members of its trading community.

India will need to import more coal over in coming years as the Supreme Court’s ruling that all coal mining licences awarded 1993 – 2010 are illegal throws the industry into chaos.

New results from Lochinvar coal project in Cumbria, UK, could pave the way for a coal mining comeback in the region.

Polish state-owned coal miner will cut up to 20 000 workforce jobs, but plans to sustain its current output of coal.

News stories that caught the attention of the World Coal team this week.

Whitehaven Coal has announced a loss of AU$38.4 million but improved performance at its mines and commencement of its Maules Creek projects leaves it optimistic about the future.

Jameson Resources announces successful first phase of exploration programme at Dunlevy coal project in Britsh Columbia.

Peabody Energy pulls plug on Nathan Tinkler’s coal comeback.