Blair Athol coal mine successfully recommissioned
Orion Mining Pty Ltd has successfully recommissioned the Blair Athol coal mine in Queensland, Australia, and is on track for first sale next month.
Exploration & development
Mbeya coal to power project unaffected by Tanzania legislation changes
Kibo Mining reports that there is no identified adverse impact on the further development of the Mbeya coal project following recent changes in the legislative environment.
The Rukwa project’s coal wash plant en route to site
The coal wash plant for Edenville Energy’s Rukwa coal project has cleared through Tanzanian Customs and is being readied for transport.
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New Hope seeks review into court decision on New Acland Stage 3 project
New Acland Coal requests Judicial Review of the Queensland Land Court’s recommendation in respect of the New Acland mine Stage 3 mining lease applications.
Preliminary engineering design work commences on Crown Mountain
Preliminary engineering design work commences on Crown Mountain coking coal project in the Elk Valley coalfield, British Columbia, Canada.
Tigers Realm Coal takes full ownership of Amaan North
Tigers Realm Coal has increased its ownership of the Amaam North coal project 80% to 100%, which includes Project F currently in production.
Kibo reviewing proposed legislative change to Tanzania mining act
Kibo Mining is currently reviewing the proposed legislation changes to the legal framework concerning the natural resources sector in Tanzania.
Russia’s Republic of Tyva government confirms support for Northern Rail Corridor
At the the Tyva 2030/The Future of Tyva Forum, a LOI was signed by the Tyva Republic government and Northern Railways signalling support for Northern Rail Corridor.
Allegiance Coal reports Telkwa metallurgical coal project PFS results
Allegiance Coal announces the results of the staged production pre-feasibility study of its Telkwa metallurgical coal project in northwest British Columbia, Canada.
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TerraCom provides mining update
TerraCom Limited has provided an update on progress according to plan of both mining operations at NU coking coal mine in Mongolia and Blair Athol thermal coal mine.
Ramaco Resources, Inc. issues final mining and reclamation permit for Berwind mine
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection issued the final reclamation and mine permit for its Low Volatile Berwind mine.
NSW bucks trend, increases exploration expenditure
An ABS report on mineral and petroleum exploration for the March 2017 quarter shows that an increase in NSW expenditure on mineral exploration bucks Australian trend.
Altitude receives permit for Palisades coal project
The government of Alberta has given its approval for a drill programme at its Palisades property.
Paringa signs EPC contract for Poplar Grove’s coal handling and prep plant
Paringa Resources signs a fixed price turnkey contract for the design, procurement, construction and commissioning of the Poplar Grove mine’s coal handling and preparation plant and barge loadout facility.
Jameson awards initial preparation of application for EA
Jameson Resources awards initial preparation of application for EA certificate for Crown Mountain coal project in British Columbia, Canada.