Exploration & development

CD Capital and Prairie Mining complete an agreement where CD Capital will be a key strategic funding partner in the development of Prairie’s Lublin coal project.

A round-up of some of this week’s key news items from the international coal industry, from coal production and development to the latest coal mine developments.

The New Zealand Government approves Strategic Mining acquiring control of the mining licence for the Tatu coal project.

Environment Minister, Greg Hunt, pledges to withhold final approval of the Shenhua coal mine if strict water management conditions are not met.

Edenville Energy updates the status of its Rukwa coal to power project near Sumbwanga, southwestern Tanzania.

CIL is to give up over 75% of its coal license areas in Mozambique as it focuses on boosting its domestic production.

The Ekhgoviin Chuluu Joint Venture between Aspire Mining and the Noble Group has acquired two new license areas in southern Mongolia.

Changes to New South Wale’s planning policy would be a negative for planned mining projects in the state.

Hume Coal intends to build a low-impact and environmentally sensitive underground coal mine in the Southern Highlands, Australia, creating 400 jobs and protecting the groundwater system for the local community.

Edenville Energy has met with Chinese contractors, SEPCO2, in Tanzania to discuss the development of the Rukwa coal-to-power project.

Environment Minister, Greg Hunt, has approved the Shenhua Watermark coal mine, yet there are concerns among the community.

Central Coalfield Ltd plans to start new projects for coal mining in Jharkhand, India.

A round-up of some of this week’s key news items from the international coal industry, from the MATS ruling to the latest situations of coal-fired power plants.

Poland-focused coal mine developer, Prairie Mining, is to seek listing on the London and Warsaw stock exchanges.

Prairie Mining secures exclusive right to be granted a Mining Concession for the Lublin coal project.