Anglo American completes demerger of Thungela thermal coal business
Anglo American plc has announced the completion of the demerger of its thermal coal operations in South Africa.
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Allegiance Coal confirms start of production at New Elk
Allegiance Coal Ltd has announced the commencement of production at the New Elk Mine and its production and sales plans for 2H22.
NSW IPC conditionally approves extension to Mangoola Mine
NSW’s IPC has conditionally approved a ‘reasonable brownfield extension’ to an Upper Hunter coal mine, operated by Mangoola Coal Operations.
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NSW commission consents to Tahmoor Coal Mine extension
The New South Wales Independent Planning Commission has granted development consent for a proposed extension to the Tahmoor Coal Mine.
NALCO awarded Utkal E coal block mining lease
India’s National Aluminium Company Ltd (NALCO) has been granted the mining lease of the Utkal E coal block.
Tlou Energy announces Boomslang Project environmental approval
Tlou Energy has reported that Botswana's Department of Environmental Affairs has approved the EIS for its Boomslang project.
New coalfield discovered in North Korea
A coalfield with an estimated deposit of dozens of millions of tons has recently been found in the northern part of South Phyongan Province in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.
Queensland increases resources exploration spending
Resource exploration spending in Queensland increased by almost AUS$130 million or 23% in 2020, according to new data released by the Australia Bureau of Statistics.
Tlou Energy announces operational report
Tlou Energy Ltd has released its operation report for 4Q20.
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Tlou Energy Ltd provides production update
Tlou Energy Ltd has provided a tender timetable, finance and gas production update.
AUS$640 million investment in exploration for Queensland resources sector
Exploration activity across coal, petroleum, gold and copper deposits in Queensland continues to rise despite COVID and a drop in coal and petroleum prices, Queensland Exploration Council (QEC) Chair, Kim Wainwright, has said.
Scheme on Northumberland (UK) coast enlarged to protect environment from rising mine water
Following the completion of a £4 million second phase, the Coal Authority’s Lynemouth mine water treatment scheme in Northumberland can now treat the equivalent of 2400 Olympic-sized swimming pools of water every year.
Power station ash paves the way for £1.5 billion road building project
Last month the £1.5 billion A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon scheme was completed six months ahead of schedule, providing improved links between the East of England, the Midlands and the North.
Wollongong Coal CEO Resigns
Wollongong Coal has announced that CEO Mitchell Jakeman will resign from his employment effective 31 May 2020 for personal reasons.
Brokk ‘Demonstration and Service Center’ increases aftermarket options
Brokk has added to its aftermarket service capabilities, including machine refurbishment and repair, with the addition of its new Demonstration and Service Center in St. Joseph, Missouri, USA.