FAMUR wins roof support contract
JSW S.A. has awarded FAMUR a contract for the delivery of powered roof supports at a coal mine.
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Maptek creates intelligent optimisation approach for mine scheduling
Maptek has introduced an intelligent optimisation approach for strategic scheduling control.
Trapper coal mine receives new excavator from Liebherr
Liebherr’s new R 9400 mining excavator has been delivered to the Trapper Mining Inc. coal mine in Colorado.
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Over 200 jobs to be created following Queensland mining lease
The Palaszczuk Government’s issuance of a mining lease could boost jobs and exports for Queensland.
New longwall opened at Lenina underground mine
Mechel has recently launched Longwall 0-17-16 at the Lenina underground mine.
Rio Tinto agrees sale of Kestrel mine
The underground coal mine in Queensland, Australia has been sold to EMR and Adaro for US$2.25 billion.
Grasstree longwall operation undergoes performance updates
Capcoal’s Grasstree longwall operation has undergone a series of performance upgrades, resulting in over 9 million t of coal cut in the preceding year of 2017.
Project update on Hazelwood power station
Engie intends to convert its Hazelwood power station into a full pit lake following the project’s shutdown last March.
Awards given for reducing tension in Sakhalin labour market
East Mining Company contributes to reducing tension in the labour market of the Sakhalin region.
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Botswana coal market ripe for development
New coal mining company Minergy Limited in Botswana is set to become the supplier of choice to consumers across southern Africa.
FAMUR wins powered roof supports contract
JSW S.A. has awarded FAMUR S.A. a tender for the delivery of powered roof supports.
Komatsu develops opencast drill line
Komatsu is developing its opencast drill product line to include articulating boom track drills.
Orica releases new Bulkmaster 7 Mobile Manufacturing Unit
Orica’s new Bulkmaster 7 explosives delivery system will provide a leap in productivity and safety on bench, as well as a significant step towards automating drill and blast operations in the future.
Banks Mining organises first Bradley surface mine meeting
Banks Mining organises a meeting with a liaison committee in the village of Dipton, Durham (UK) to discuss the proposed new County Durham surface mine.
Anglo American finalises sale of Drayton coal mine to Malabar Coal Ltd
Anglo American finalises the sale of Drayton coal mine in Australia.