Mining

Columbia Steel’s John Bergner adds surface mines in Mountain States region to his customer base.

Severance tax income on natural resource extraction makes up almost 40% of state revenue in Wyoming, with coal mining the leading contributor.

RWE is combining its support to both mining and power generation companies and providing engineering services to companies in the raw materials and energy business to create RWE Technology International.

Randal W. Baker, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer set to leave Joy Global as of 4 September 2015.

Mesto have announced that its Pennsylvania plant will closure on 31 March 2016.

Australia coal producer, Yancoal, has announced a post-tax loss of AUS$145.4 million.

Swiss mining and commodities trading giant, Glencore, has seen earnings drop by over a quarter on weak commodity prices.

Arch Coal has attacked proposals to reform the federal coal royalty programme, saying the programme is “working well”.

Patriot Coal has entered into an agreement to sell assets to Virginia Conservation Legacy Fund.

Javelin Global Commodities has been selected as marketing agent for Murray Energy’s Colombian Mining Operations.

Considerations for improving energy management and power quality in underground mines.

New Acland coal mine turns to surface mining as more efficient method.

US coal company, Murray Energy, has acquired its first overseas assets with the purchase of two coal mines and associated infrastructure in Colombia.

India expected to succeed China as the world’s largest importer of coal during 2015.

Armstrong Energy announces results for 2Q15 and 1H15.