Sedgman awarded EPC contract at Byerwen
The contract will deliver an expansion on the first phase of the project at the Byerwen coal mine in Queensland, Australia.
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Meghalaya mine rescue operations, a question of “life and death”
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 names recipient of EPC contract for its Olive Downs metallurgical coal project
Pembroke Resources has awarded an EPC contract to Sedgman and CPB Contractors for its Olive Downs metallurgical coal project in Queensland.
“Queensland’s black coal is putting the Queensland budget in the black,” says QRC
On 13 December, QRC Chief Executive Ian Macfarlane welcomed Treasurer Jackie Trad’s budget update, showing record returns from coal royalty taxes.
Universal Coal increases North Block Complex ore reserve by 98%
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.
Resources surge with renewed confidence and increased exploration, says QEC
Queensland Resources Council Chief Executive Ian Macfarlane said the release of the annual QEC Scorecard capped off a strong year for resources.
Initial drilling results at Elko Coking Coal project announced
A total of 9 holes were drilled by Pacific American Coal during the exploration programme.
Progress being made at Lesedi CBM project
Tlou Energy Limited has provided an update on its drilling operations at the Lesedi CBM project in Botswana.
Colonial Coal reveals PEA results for flatbed metallurgical coal property
The results of the PEA show that the Gordon Creek project demonstrates positive economics, and that it is worthy of continued exploration and development.
New mining lease welcomed by QRC
The new mine lease is set to create 350 ongoing local jobs in Bowen Basin communities.
Coal resource estimate generated for Winchester South project
Xenith Consulting Pty Ltd has provided Whitehaven Coal Limited with a coal resource estimate for its Winchester South project.
Caterpillar introduces tricone bits for rotary drills
The tricone drill bits are cost-effective for a wide range of drilling needs.
Tlou Energy commences drilling operations at Lesedi project
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.
South African Petmin mine expansion plans divides local communities
Tensions have reached a new high in Somkhele following approval of Petmin Corp.’s proposal to expand its opencast coal mine.
BLM and OSMRE seek public comments on Coyote Creek coal lease application
The purpose of the scoping process is to obtain feedback from the public on relevant issues that may influence the development of the environmental analysis, including alternatives, and guide the process for preparing the environmental assessment.