Mining

RungePincockMinarco has acquired the rights to PrimeThought Software Solution’s geospatial management software.

Chinese coal production dropped last year for the first time since 2000, according to figures from the China National Coal Association.

Siemens rugged cellular routers offers broadband wireless connectivity in mining and other harsh environments.

Coal explorers in Botswana are pressing ahead with plans to begin production without the Trans-Kalahari railway

India could open up its coal industry to commercial mining by private companies in the near future, said the country’s Minister for Coal and Power.

The company does not officially exist but already there are rumours that Glencore may target South32 for takeover.

The US Energy Information Administration has released its estimate for week 3 production at US coal mines.

A number of companies involved in the mining industry have been included in this year’s Global 100 list of most sustainable corporations.

At the Appin and Tower coal mines in New South Wales, Australia, 94 Cat gensets convert coal mine methane into electricity.

Rhino Resource Partners has released its 4Q15 operational update.

European Investment Bank supports engineering research with €300 million loan to Atlas Copco

BHP Billiton has released its operational review for the half year ending 31 December 2014

Low oil prices challenges the business case for renewables at remote mine sites.

The German association of mining equipment manufacturers, part of the German Engineering Association (VDMA) have chosen a new name and a new chairman.

Rio Tinto has recorded a 13% drop in thermal coal production on the back of its sale of the Clermont mine.