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October 2014

In this month’s issue of World Coal, keynote articles from Linda Taglieri, AME, and Tim Mortimer, Mortimer Mining, explore global coal industry dynamics and trends during these currently difficult times. Meanwhile, the regional report from Amy Gibbs and Daisy Jackson – both with JLT Specialty Ltd – explains how China’s cooling demand for coal will affect international miners and explore the impact of the slowdown in Chinese coal import demand. The October issue features articles on coal transportation & logistics, mine lighting, as well as mine infrastructure planning. Also in the issue are articles from Toby White – who charts the development of a new co-operative coal mining project in the UK – and Peter Ellis and Dan Peel, who explain that conserving cash and adding value are key to junior mining and exploration company survival. The October Industry View, from Capt. Giordano Scotto d'Aniello, Coeclerici Logistics, explains how transhipment can provide a solution to logistical problems faced by coal mining companies, steel mills and power plants.


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Industry View: An Ode To Transhipment
Capt. Giordano Scotto d'Aniello, Coeclerici Logistics, Italy.

Still In Demand
Linda Taglieri, AME, Australia, looks at the global thermal coal trade markets from 2013 – 2016 and sees the demand outlook remaining solid across the board.

Around The World
Tim Mortimer, Mortimer Mining, Australia, discusses global coal industry dynamics during these currently difficult times.

Facing A New Reality
Amy Gibbs and Daisy Jackson, JLT Specialty Ltd, UK, explain how China’s cooling demand for coal will affect international miners and explore the impact of the slowdown in Chinese coal import demand.

Going The Distance
US coal exports have slowed this year, but transport providers expect volumes to remain at high levels in the years ahead and are investing in new facilities to boost supply chain capacity, writes Michael King.

The Big Picture
Francesca Bonsignore, Logmarin Advisors, Italy, explains how companies can optimise the logistical operations of their supply chains.

Going Direct
Bosch Rexroth, Sweden, discusses the advantage of direct drive systems for bucket wheel stacker/reclaimers.

Come Hell Or High Water
Raymond Perr, P.E., Industrial Resources Inc., US, discusses the design of flood-proof coal handling solutions on the Ohio River.

Into The Light
Nate Klieve, Phoenix Products Co. Inc., US, explains how LED technology can revolutionise mine lighting solutions.

Stuck In The Past
Andrew Keith, Aurecon, Australia, explains that, as major mining capital projects fail to achieve the desired outcomes, it is time to step away from a reliance on geology, mining and processing to drive productivity improvement.

The Race For Space
David Nolan, Golder Associates, Indonesia, discusses the need for Indonesian coal miners to utilise the space allotted to mine waste products as effectively as possible.

New Beginnings
Toby White, University of Leicester, UK, charts developments at a new co-operative coal mining project in the UK.

The Junior Challenge
Peter Ellis and Dan Peel, RungePincockMinarco, Australia, explain that conserving cash and adding value are key to junior mining and exploration company survival.


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