Mining

Rio Tinto unveils new organisational structure and executive team to be best positioned for delivering returns and building growth.

The Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Mine Safety and Health Administration has released a commemorative statement.

ExxonMobil and ENER-G have teamed up to launch an Energy Efficiency Guide to help the mining sector optimise performance and save on costs.

Mechel PAO appoints Sergey Rezontov as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer.

Stanmore Coal Ltd has awarded a contract to UGM Highwall Mining Pty Ltd to commence highwall mining operations at Isaac Plains.

The National Mining Association has highlighted evidence that “keep fossil fuels in the ground policies” are threatening the US economy, communities and access to affordable energy.

Kal Tire’s mining tyre group has acquired Klinge & Co., a tyre services business in Australia, expanding Kal Tire’s presence in eastern Australia.

A pioneering mining expert has become the state’s first female Commissioner for Mine Safety and Health.

Professor Anton Kepic has been appointed to the Boart Longyear Professorial Chair at Curtin University in western Australia.

Lemur Resources reaches a settlement with Madam Rahajasoamampionona Ramiaramanana for its mining licence 4578 at its Imaloto power project coal concession in Madagascar.

Metso announces changes to its executive team, effective 1 August 2016.

Exxaro has announced board changes, including Mr WA (Wim) de Klerk leaving the company and Mr PA (Riaan) Koppeschaar to succeed him.

The US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has asked for information on approached to control and monitor miners’ exposure to diesel particulate matter.

SUEK’s Vostochno-Beisky opencast coal mine commissions three 130 t BelAZ dump trucks and a new Komatsu PC 1250 excavator.

Moorlarben Coal Complex has ordered a complete longwall mining system from Caterpillar.