Mining

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.

Ultimately, the best way of protecting miners from respirable coal dust in longwall mines is to move them away from the face.

The US Energy Information Administration has released its production estimate for the week ending 10 January 2015.

Deloitte releases its seventh annual report looking at the key trends affecting the mining industry in 2015.

Mining firms look to blast-hole drill rig simulators when training new personnel.

Whitehaven Coal predicts increase in thermal and metallurgical coal prices in 2015.

Beacon Hill, the developer of the Minas Moatize mine in Mozambique, has entered administration.

According to a recent survey of over 100 African mine managers, the majority expect to increase expenditure, particularly in plant and heavy equipment, in the next 12 months.

The Hatfield coal mine has received a £8 million loan to help it keep to its scheduled closure date of May 2016.

An independent Chinese coal market report commissioned by Aspire Mining confirms the marketability of a so-called “Mongolian Blend” of coal.

Caterpillar machines hit the beach to go for a new world record, as they attempt to build the largest ever sand castle.