Queensland coal exports set new record
The 11% increase on the same month last year highlights the increasing demand from world markets for Queensland’s coal.
Handling
Coal train derails into Virginia’s Great Dismal Swamp
36 rail cars carrying coal have derailed into the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Virginia.
Stanmore Coal acquires an excavator to improve opencast efficiency at Isaac Plains East mine
Stanmore Coal enters into binding agreements to acquire a 600 t excavator for the Isaac Plains East mine from Hasting Deering Ltd.
Advertisement
Queensland resources sector praised for delivering another export record
Resource exports delivered over AUS$65 billion of the AUS$85.2 billion total exports of Queensland goods in the 12 months to the end of April 2019.
Caterpillar announces new R2900 underground loader
The new Cat R2900 underground loader offers expanded emissions control options, enhanced cooling and ease of service.
South32 awards SCHADE harrow modification contract
The bridge reclaimer in the stockpile will be equipped with a specialised SCHADE Active Harrow to ensure homogenisation of the coal.
RST helps reduce respirable dust emissions ahead of OEL law changes
Australian companies dealing with operational dust exposure are seeking RST’s advice on a range of fine particle problems in order to comply with the current OEL regulations and prepare for rigorous regulatory changes.
Mongolian coal truckers go on strike, demanding freight rate hike
Mongolian truck companies that mainly engage in coal transport from Tavan Tolgoi coalfield to Gashuunsukhait border crossing went on strike on 6 May 2019, demanding an increase in transport services prices.
An update on the Mbeya Coal to Power Project
Kibo Energy PLC, an Africa-focused energy company, has announced that it has received formal notice from the Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (TANESCO) inviting it to develop the Mbeya Coal to Power Project (MCPP) for the export market.
More Handling news
thyssenkrupp ship unloader to continue supplying Lufeng power plant with coal
thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions has detailed how it will continue supplying the Lufeng power plant with coal.
VGK cargo transhipment capacity replenished with vessels of 7500 t
The new vessels were acquired with the participation of foreign capital by VGK Stividor.
Wet disk snubber upgrade cuts maintenance on Cat® rope shovels
Caterpillar has introduced a new wet disk snubber upgrade for dipper doors on its 7495 Series electric rope shovels.
Port Waratah Coal Services reveals commitment to social, environmental and economic issues in latest report
Port Waratah Coal Services’ latest report details how it introduced new mobile technology to strengthen the safety of its employees, and delivered several significant environmental infrastructure projects while achieving various shiploading records.
Safer and more productive conveying from Martin Engineering
Martin Engineering is providing practical advice on cleaner, safer and more productive conveying of cargo.
New pump technology to result in considerable savings for Coal Authority
The Coal Authority has predicted it will make significant cost savings following its investment in new pump technology.