Mining

Coal production from US mines with mountaintop removal has decreased 62% since 2008, according to the US Energy Information Administration.

Atlas Copco has ranked 11th on this year’s Newsweek Green Rankings, which rate the world’s largest companies on their corporate sustainability and environmental impact.

Discussing developments in longwall mining with representatives from longwall OEMs, Joy Global and Eickhoff, and ground control specialists, Jennmar.

A round-up of some of this week’s key news items from the international coal industry, from the MATS ruling to the latest situations of coal-fired power plants.

Glencore is to close some of its Optimum Coal operations in South Africa due to weak coal prices, sparking an angry reaction from unions.

Peabody Energy announces update on 2Q15 financial targets.

Michelin Earthmover introduces a new mining tyre, the Michelin® XDR250, for 250 short t rigid dump trucks.

Dyno Nobel accomplishes a new through seam blast world record, using DigiShot® Plus.

Peabody Energy announces Amy Schwetz as the new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

South32 has been welcomed as a new member of the International Council on Mining and Metals following an independent expert review of the company.

A study by SNL Metals and Minerals has revealed how delays in the US mine permitting process can have large negative impacts on the value of mining projects and lead to increases in construction costs.

Rio Tinto has sold its interests in both the Sengwa coal mine and in Murowa Diamonds to Murowa Holdings.

Timetric’s Mining Intelligence Centre has found that mining companies in the US are extremely satisfied with their OEMs compared to other countries.

Westmoreland Coal’s Board of Directors has taken the final steps to acquire the San Juan coal mine in New Mexico from BHP Billiton and enter into a new coal supply agreement with the San Juan power plant.

The Board of Directors at the Mining Association of Canada have elected Robert Steane as Chair.