Yancoal to acquire interest in Kestrel Coal Mine
Yancoal Australia Ltd has entered into binding transaction documentation to acquire an 80% interest in the Kestrel Coal Mine, located in Queensland’s Bowen Basin.
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OSMRE celebrates 10 years of investments in Coal Country to fuel jobs and economic growth
The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement has announced the issuance of US$134 million in fiscal year 2026 funding through the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalisation, or AMLER, Programme, marking a decade of investment in coal communities working to rebuild and redefine their local economics.
Deputy Minister Grzegorz Wrona visits JSW
Deputy Minister of State Assets Grzegorz Wrona paid a visit to the Borynia-Zofiówka Mine, Zofiówka Section.
Silica dust: Mining’s invisible concern and how miners are leaning
Changes in silica dust limits are expected to reshape mining’s safety and compliance landscape. The new Mine Safety Health Administration limits will demand continuous monitoring, smarter controls, and disciplined operations to protect worker health.
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Coal’s second wind: Why LNG disruption is repricing thermal markets
Alon Olsha, Senior Metals & Mining Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence, provides insights into the latest coal trends and the impacts of recent supply chain disruption in the energy industry.
Is carbon capture and utilisation a future revenue stream for coal regions?
Rising carbon capture and utilisation technologies offer coal regions a profitable future. The transition is a catalyst for high-paying jobs and new markets while leveraging the industry’s existing deep expertise.
JSW and ArcelorMittal Poland sign coking coal supply contract
Jastrzebska Spólka Weglowa S.A. (JSW) has signed a one-year contract with ArcelorMittal Poland for a supply of coking coal in 2026, valued at PLN 2.1 billion.
Liberty Coal recommissions dragline following refurbishment
Liberty Coal has recommissioned a key dragline at its Optimum Colliery following the completion of a comprehensive refurbishment and technical restoration programme.
Innovating sanitation: New technologies transforming mining camp health
Mining sites are full of health and cleanliness hazards, which require camps to take more advanced precautions to preserve their workforce. From constructed wetlands to AI, plenty of disruptive technologies are changing the landscape.
Smart mining grids: How automation and AI are transforming power management
Smart mining grids utilise automation and AI to transform power management by using sensors to provide predictive maintenance that prevents outages, improves safety, and lessens energy waste.