Thiess secures six-year contract to expand operations at Mount Pleasant Operation
Thiess has secured a new six-year contract with MACH Energy at the Mount Pleasant Operation in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia.
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Warrior awarded federal coal leases by the Bureau of Land Management
Warrior Met Coal has announced that its subsidiaries have been awarded federal coal leases by the Bureau of Land Management, enabling the expansion of its mining operations in Alabama.
From mine development to safety leadership
Tashfeen Majeed Magray, Mine Safety Professional, how Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company (SECMC) has helped revolutionise mine safety in Pakistan.
Colorado coal plant remains open under emergency order
The US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright has issued an emergency order to keep a Colorado coal plant operational with the aim of ensuring Americans have access to affordable, reliable, and secure electricity.
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Can a single mouse spark a mine fire? Rodent hazards exposed
An unsuspecting, wayward rodent could jeopardise the safety of a mining site. Jane Marsh, Editor-In-Chief at Environment.co, uncovers how a single mouse could make this kind of impact and how to deter them.
A year of realignment for the coal value chain
Michelle Manook, Chief Executive, FutureCoal, discusses how after years of fragmentation, the coal value chain is beginning to rediscover its voice, confidence, and strategic purpose.
Global coal demand has reached a plateau and may well decline slightly by 2030
Global coal demand is forecast to edge down through the end of this decade as competition intensifies with other power sources – including renewables, natural gas and nuclear – according to the 2025 edition of the IEA’s annual market report.
Core Natural Resources announces resumption of longwall mining at Leer South
Core Natural Resources, Inc. has announced that it has resumed longwall operations at its Leer South metallurgical mine in Barbour County, West Virginia.
Blackout legacy: Reusing coal mine transformers for resilient rural power
The adaptive reuse of transformers from decommissioned coal mines delivers a viable solution for enhancing rural grid stability. According to Jane Marsh, Editor-in-Chief at Environment.co, this approach entails honouring industrial legacies while creating a more robust, diversified energy landscape.
Redrawing The Curve
Danny Luu and Baojie Zhang, Derrick Corporation, USA, discuss advancements in coal static screening and what they can achieve.