JSW represents mining sector in Polish Committee for Standardization
Jastrzebska Spólka Weglowa has joined the group of science institutions as a representative of the mining and coke sector in the work in the Polish Committee for Standardization.
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Traditional Owners welcome Adani and contractors to Carmichael Rail Network
Traditional Owners from the Jangga people in central Queensland have welcomed workers to the Carmichael Rail Network with traditional dance and smoking ceremonies at several cultural sites along the rail corridor.
Queensland records 5% jump in mining jobs
QRC Chief Executive has welcomed the news that the state’s trades and skilled mining job advertisements rose by 5% in the March 2020 quarter.
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Usibelli coal mine receives NMA’s safety certification
The National Mining Association (NMA) has recently recognised Usibelli Coal Mine for its CORESafety® certification.
Solntsevsky coal mine increased production volume
Solntsevsky coal mine, a key coal mining asset of the Eastern Mining Co., increased its coal production by 33% in 1H20.
Successful trials using fossil-free fuels in pellet process
Trials using fossil-free fuels in LKAB’s pellet plant have produced successful results within the framework of the HYBRIT initiative.
Weir Minerals partners with ENGIE to reduce carbon emissions
Weir Minerals Australia has signed an agreement with ENGIE Australia & New Zealand to source renewable energy for its operations in New South Wales and Queensland.
Recommencement of mining activities at Rukwa
Edenville Energy has confirmed operations recommenced at Rukwa Coal Project, Tanzania, on 3 August 2020.
Rio Tinto publishes submission to Parliamentary Inquiry on Juukan Gorge
Rio Tinto has reiterated its determination to ensure that the destruction of heritage sites of exceptional archaeological and cultural significance, such as the Juukan rockshelters, never occurs again.
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AECOM launches EV smart charging management system
AECOM has signed a memorandum of understanding with electric vehicle charging technology firm Zapinamo to launch a new smart system for fleet and infrastructure owners to manage charging in the most energy efficient and low carbon way.
Edenville gives update on recommencement of operations at Rukwa
Edenville Energy Plc has advised that the recommencement of operations at Rukwa has been brought forward and will now begin on Monday 3 August 2020.
EIA: 2019 US coal production falls to lowest level since 1978
EIA has reported how US coal production has decreased by 7% compared to 2018.
Queensland’s investor profile at further risk over resource royalty uncertainty
The Queensland Resources Council has recently told a state parliamentary committee that the state’s investment profile in resources would slip even further unless the government committed to keeping royalties at current levels for the next 10 years.
Altius to acquire additional royalty interests from Liberty Metals & Mining Holdings
Altius Minerals Corp. has reported that it has entered into an agreement with Liberty Metals & Mining Holdings LLC to acquire its 44.9% interest in certain royalty based limited partnerships, of which Altius acts as general partner.
VGK introduces monitoring system for heavy vehicles
VGK has launched a monitoring system for heavy vehicles transporting coal along the Solntsevsky Coal Times (Shakhtersk Coal Seaport) route.