Exploration & development

Ncondezi Energy Ltd (Ncondezi) provides details of historical contracts it has entered into with Synergy Consulting Infrastructure and Financial Advisory Services Inc (Synergy).

The contract will deliver an expansion on the first phase of the project at the Byerwen coal mine in Queensland, Australia.

Immediate steps have been sought to ensure the rescue of fifteen miners who have remained trapped down the Meghalaya coal mine since 13 December.

Pembroke Resources has awarded an EPC contract to Sedgman and CPB Contractors for its Olive Downs metallurgical coal project in Queensland.

On 13 December, QRC Chief Executive Ian Macfarlane welcomed Treasurer Jackie Trad’s budget update, showing record returns from coal royalty taxes.

The updated ore reserve represents an increase of 27.54 million t on the previously advised 27.96 million t SAMREC Code compliant ore reserve.

Queensland Resources Council Chief Executive Ian Macfarlane said the release of the annual QEC Scorecard capped off a strong year for resources.

A total of 9 holes were drilled by Pacific American Coal during the exploration programme.

Tlou Energy Limited has provided an update on its drilling operations at the Lesedi CBM project in Botswana.

The results of the PEA show that the Gordon Creek project demonstrates positive economics, and that it is worthy of continued exploration and development.

The new mine lease is set to create 350 ongoing local jobs in Bowen Basin communities.

Xenith Consulting Pty Ltd has provided Whitehaven Coal Limited with a coal resource estimate for its Winchester South project.

The tricone drill bits are cost-effective for a wide range of drilling needs.

Tlou Energy Limited shares an update on its operations at its Lesedi coalbed methane project, with a key highlight being the commencement of drilling operations.

Tensions have reached a new high in Somkhele following approval of Petmin Corp.’s proposal to expand its opencast coal mine.