Mining

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.

Recent changes to Mongolia’s mining law will help to boost foreign investment in the country’s resource exploration industry.

Arch Coal has announced it will idle its Cumberland River metallurgical coal mine with the loss of 213 jobs.

Bathurst Resources Ltd announces that activities have begun at the company’s Escarpment coal mine in New Zealand.

Colombian government orders Glencore Xstrata subsidiary to merge operations at one of its coal mines.

Anglo American’s Australian and Canadian metallurgical coal production grew strongly in Q2 but it was a more mixed performance from the company’s thermal coal assets.