Tlou Energy Ltd provides production update
Tlou Energy Ltd has provided a tender timetable, finance and gas production update.
Exploration & development
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.
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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.
Anglo American and Komatsu team up to restore formerly mined lands
Anglo American and Komatsu have announced a new mine rehabilitation partnership that will see more than 9000 trees planted at Anglo American’s Dawson Mine in Central Queensland’s Bowen Basin, Australia.
Thiess trialling autonomous technology
Thiess has undergone a successful drill automation field trial at its Mount Pleasant operation.
Teck announces US$20 million COVID-19 response fund
Teck Resources Limited has announced the creation of a US$20 million fund to support COVID-19 response and future recovery efforts.
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Maptek South Africa training made to measure for global teammates
Earlier in 2020 representatives from Maptek South Africa, Europe/UK and Russia undertook an extensive mine measurement training course in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Doosan Infracore to receive large orders of excavators in Jilin, China
Doosan Infracore received large orders for medium-sized excavators from China, as the Chinese construction machinery markets began showing positive signs of recovery.
Vale updates on coronavirus outbreak
Vale has updated the market on the steps and policies it is taking to safeguard its employees and business.
The minerals community prepares to ‘Mine the ___Gap’ at CIM Convention
The CIM 2020 Convention will gather more than 5000 participants in Vancouver for knowledge sharing, business and networking.
Coal to remain key in Vietnam power expansion
Fitch Solutions has released a report that shows an expectation of Vietnam's power expansion to continue being largely driven by coal, despite increasing pressures on the fuel source recently.
Jiangzhuang Coal Mine creates 'zero accident' working environment with video technology
Underground mining operations typically experience low-visibility conditions, making traditional surveillance and safety monitoring difficult.