Plowing Ahead
Dr. Andreas Westphalen, HBT GmbH, details the advantages of variable frequency drive technology for face conveyor and plow systems in longwall mining.
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From mine to road: Transforming mining waste rock into durable construction materials for sustainable infrastructure
Jane Marsh considers how proposed solutions can transform mining waste into durable construction materials, making the industry and the built environment more eco-friendly.
Eagle Summit Resources, LLC announces acquisition of Reflectance Energy, LLC
Eagle Summit Resources, LLC announces the purchase of Reflectance Energy, LLC. The Reflectance coal mining complex will now operate under its new ownership as Eagle Mountain Energy, LLC.
Mining’s global leaders set to unite for WA Mining Conference & Exhibition
Perth is about to host the next decade of mining innovation, as global industry leaders, technology pioneers, and the sector’s biggest operators gather for the WA Mining Conference & Exhibition.
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Interior coal lease sale in Alabama generates over US$46 million
The Department of the Interior have announced that the Bureau of Land Management coal lease sale in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, generated over US$46 million in revenue and will give access to 53 million t of metallurgical coal on 14 050 acres of federal mineral estate.
Still Digging
Dorothy Mei, Tiffany Means, and Wynn Feng, Global Energy Monitor, USA, explore coal’s continued global expansion amid growing climate concerns.
US DOE to reinvigorate and expand America’s coal industry
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a US$625 million investment to expand and reinvigorate America’s coal industry, aiming to boost energy production and support coal communities nationwide.
Queensland job losses highlight urgent need for coal royalty reform
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) says the State Government must urgently reform the coal royalty regime to protect jobs and the state’s economy.
The future of coal mining towns amid the shift to renewable energy
Discover how coal mining towns can thrive in a cleaner energy transition through advanced technologies, policy support, and economic opportunities while preserving their legacy.
BLM coal lease sale at Freedom Mine nets US$106 292
The Bureau of Land Management announce that Coteau Properties Company of Beulah, N.D., was awarded a lease to mine 18.3 million t of available federal coal across 1070 acres for US$106 292 at Freedom Mine in Mercer County, N.D.