Mining

Paul Sowerby and Grant Mack, AllightSykes, Australia, discuss LED mine lighting technology, as used in coal mines.

The board of BHP Billiton will consider a demerger of selected assets when its meets next week.

Choosing the backbone architecture of an underground mine communications systems.

Nine miners have been rescued following a mine collapse in Turkey’s northern Zonguldak province.

Cokal has secured an additional loan of US$5.65 million from hedge fund, Platinum Partners.

Kentucky coal output rose to almost 20 million short t in the three months to June, the second quarter in a row that output has risen.

Prefeasibility study confirms Jameson Resources’ Crown Mountain project in Canada will enjoy “outstanding economics”.

Mine scheduling and simulation expert, RungePincockMinarco, will develop its own mine design package, following its purchase of the Mine2-4D design software from MineRP.

Customers from Slovenia and Bosnia have selected Eickhoff shearers to modernise their range of machines.

Aspire Mining announced that the Ekhgoviin Chuluu JV has agreed to initiate an exploration drilling programme at the Nuurstei Coal Project.

Alpha Natural Resources has announced plans to downsize its West Virginia mining operations.

It’s time for mining companies to stop following and start leading the drive for technological innovation.

Cloud Peak Energy’s Antelope Mine recognised for reclamation achievements.

Tanzania-focused mineral exploration and development company, Kibo Mining, has appointed Minxcon Projects to conduct a definitive mining feasibility study on the Rukwa Coal-to-Power project.

Datong Coal Mine Group has placed an order for five Eickhoff SL 500 shearer loaders.