Handling

According to the US EIA, coal stockpiles at electric power plants experienced a deep drawdown this winter, dropping 24%.

African Energy Resources has advised that two major rail project relating to coal exports from Botswana have achieved important milestones.

Shenhua has signed a joint venture agreement to develop a cross-border rail link for coal transport between China and Mongolia.

Aspire Mining’s has received several non-binding EOIs for financing of the Northern Rail Line in Mongolia.

Heyl & Patterson has announced the signing of an exclusive bulk handling license agreement with ELB in South Africa.

Hayes Fuels has purchased two Powerscreen Chieftain 2100X tracked screeners from Powerscreen Ireland.

Martin Engineering has named Fluid Base Industries as its full service distributor in Zambia.

Colombian coal miner Drummond has resumed coal exports after an upgrade of its port to meet new environmental standards.

Fine coal recovery specialist, Coalview, has acquired KeLa Energy LLC.

SouthGobi has decided against constructing a dry coal handling unit in Mongolia.

Sean McLanahan has been appointed CEO of McLanahan, representing the sixth generation of family ownership.

Beacon Hill Resources has provided an operational update from its Minas Moatize coking coal mine in Mozambique.

Coal Prep International 2014 has announced the keynote speakers for this year’s event.

3.1 million short tons of dry bulk material annually are processed at the Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District in Louisiana, US.

The construction of a clean coal plant in Oklahoma has been disrupted by adverse weather conditions.