Handling

Takraf has designed a programme of modernisation and refurbishment to extend the life of conveyor bridges.

Fergusson Coal has secured a new facility in Larne that will support the company’s drive to build its presence across the Irish house coal market.

Non-contacting torque sensing technology is delivering improved monitoring and control to materials handling applications in the coal industry, including monitoring of coal conveyors.

According to the US EIA, railroad deliveries continue to provide the majority of coal shipments to the power sector.

Spring exports of coal fall in Colombia by 11% to 5.4 million t.

President Obama signs legislation that will free up money for coal infrastructure projects on US rivers.

The Beringovsky Port and coal terminal in Russia has been purchased by Tigers Realm Coal.

May coal exports from the Ridley Terminals in Canada fall 40% from a year ago.

Indonesia could introduce a cap on coal exports as early as next month, according to the Trade Ministry.

New Inside Dry Freight report from Thomson Reuters shows spot prices for European coal have fallen to five year low.

Safety equipment and training to reduce risks in coal and other bulk material handling operations from Martin Engineering.

Ereiz Flotation Division’s CPT SlamJet and CPT CavTube sparging systems for coal processing.

Conveyor belt maker for the mining industry, Fenner, has warned it might miss profit expectations.

Beacon Hill Resources has provided an update on the company’s operational activities since the beginning of 2014.

Metso has rejected an improved takeover bid from Weir Group.