US Department of Energy announces funding for fossil energy research and training
The US Department of Energy has announced nearly US$6.3 million for university training and research for fossil energy applications.
Exploration & development
Rio Tinto awards Mondium AUS$400 million mine construction contract
Rio Tinto has awarded Perth-based company Mondium a contract valued at approximately AUS$400 million for the design and construction of a mine in Western Australia.
Coal flexibility: supporting India’s growing energy needs
The World Coal Association writes on India’s coal industry.
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Georgia Power requests proposals for reuse of stored coal ash from closed ash ponds
Georgia Power has announced it is requesting proposals for the beneficial reuse of coal ash stored at active and retired coal-fired power plants across the state.
Consol Energy announces investment in coal-to-products space
Consol Energy Inc. has announced that it has made an initial investment in the coal-to-products space by acquiring a 25% equity interest in CFOAM Corp has manufacturing facilities in Triadelphia, West Virginia (USA).
Hexagon acquires Blast Movement Technologies
Hexagon Mining has announced the acquisition of Blast Movement Technologies from RCF Jolimont Mining Innovation.
Digitalised wastewater treatment solution providers to experience higher growth opportunities
Analysis from Frost & Sullivan has shown that mining water and wastewater treatment solution providers with closed-loop systems and digitalisation will experience higher growth opportunities.
New electric truck fleet for Conuma Coal
Conuma Coal Resources Limited has announced the replacement of a fleet of haul trucks at its Wolverine Mine with five new Komatsu electric 830E-5 models supplied by SMS Equipment Inc.
World Coal Association: CCS regains momentum but more ambition needed
The Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute (GCCSI) has published its annual ‘Global Status of CCS’ report.
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Siemens to equip Indian Plant with digitalisation solutions
Siemens will provide a complete thermal twin for a Bajaj Group energy plant, enabling improvements in the plant’s performance.
The evolution of high velocity thermal spray - IGS
From shop applications to mission critical equipment protection, HVTS technology has changed greatly over the years and it is still developing.
Insurers withdrawing cover from coal projects double in 2019
46% of reinsurance market and 37% of industry’s global assets covered by coal exit policies.
Cummins unveils new environmental sustainability strategy
Cummins Inc. has announced its next environmental sustainability strategy, which includes science-based goals that meet or exceed the goals in the United Nations Paris agreement on climate change.
JSW maps coal deposits in 3D
All of Jastrzebska Spólka Weglowa’s coal deposits have been mapped onto a virtual 3D space.
New coal mining technology from Xinhua Silk Road
Some new coal mining technology developed by Shendong Coal Group Ltd was highlighted at the 18th China Coal & Mining Expo, held in Beijing on 30 October.