Mining

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.

US coal job losses have been concentrated across 16 counties in Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia.

Looking into major technology investments in the mining industry and identifying top areas for future investment by region

Mechel has signed coal supply agreement with China's Jidong Cement.

Peabody Energy has announced it plans to lay off about 250 employees and close offices in order to lower costs.

A recent survey by Timetric’s Mining Intelligence Center (MIC) revealed thatmany miners across North America prefer to make decisions on purchasing at mine sites rather than corporate head office.