Mining

Another case of coal workers' pneumoconiosis has been diagnosed in Queensland, bringing to total to eight, with warnings of more to come.

According to Natural Resources and Mines Minister Anthony Lynham, economic recovery is appearing on the Queensland’s battered resources industry landscape.

Environmental activists affiliated with the Ende Gelände group occupied the Welzow-Süd lignite mine, stopping operations and impacted power production at the Schwarze Pumpe power plant.

A Queensland Resources Council survey of resource company CEOs finds confidence in the regulatory environment in Queensland is declining and if the government’s approach continues, investor confidence could decrease further.

Atlantic Carbon Group has reported total anthracite sales of 65 248 t in 1Q16, an increase on 1Q15 despite weak market conditions.

Thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions has announced a reorganization of its business units.

A seventh Queensland coal miner has been diagnosed with coal workers pneumoconiosis, the state mining minister has announced.

Caterpillar and RIMCO representatives are to visit Cuba to establish strong relationships in this emerging market and promote open markets and free trade.

Illegal mines that were ordered to close continue to operate, exacerbating China’s coal oversupply.

DMT and Kazgeology sign an MoU to collaborate on developing the evaluation of mineral deposits in Kazakhstan to recognised international standards.

The Grosvenor project delivers its first coal from its underground longwall seven months ahead of schedule and more than US$100 million below budget.

FLSmidth and GE are collaborating to create digital solutions for increasing productivity in the cement and minerals industries.

New Colombia Resources announces approval of 2900 Acre Concession Contract from National Mining Agency for premium metallurgical coking coal.

Australia is to join the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, which promotes transparency and target corruption in the oil, gas and mining industries.

Mastermyne Group Ltd has been encountered difficulties in the mining sector and as a consequence is making cuts to its board to save on costs.