Mining - 24 August 2016

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) has announced the winners of the 2016 Excellence in Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Awards.

Glencore has released its half year report for 2016 and reported an update on its coal operations for 1H16.

Rio Tinto’s Mount Thorley Warkworth coal mine plants 8000 seedlings this year for Warkworth Sands Woodlands restoration in Australia.

A majority of American voters support the use of coal as part of a diverse mix of energy resources, according to the NMA.