Mining

Glencore Xstrata has announced that it will shut one of its Australian coal mines by the end of 2014.

The US Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge from Arch Coal to a decision to block an environmental permit.

JW Resources has completed the acquisition of Appolo Fuels’ thermal coal mining operations.

Forbes Coal and Riversdale Mining have settled a claim concerning a dispute over a proposed stake takeover.

Mahanadi Coalfields has ceased operations at one of its major mines over a delay in getting approval for additional coal extraction.

Stevens Equipment Rental has announced the expansion of its fleet with the acquisition of Bell Equipment ADTs and wheeled loaders.

Coal India has said that its officers will embark on a three-day strike to demand a settlement of pay related issues.

Teck Coal has selected SiteMonitor Systems’ laser monitoring system for its mining operations in British Columbia.

SunCoke Energy has said that it will sell its coal mines and transfer its domestic coke business to its master limited partnership.

Coal miner Solid Energy has named Dan Clifford as the company’s new CEO.

JCB Type 456 wheel loaders will soon be powered by Series 1000 engines from Rolls-Royce Power Systems subsidiary, MTU.

Condor Blanco Mines is proceeding to secure €10 million in funding as its reviews the Duel coking coal project in South Africa.

African Energy Resources has released an update regarding the Sese and Mmamabula coal projects.

Kentz has been awarded the Phase 2 contract for Vale’s Moatize Coal Mining Project in Tete, Mozambique.

Arch Coal has sold its Hazard subsidiary to Blackhawk Mining, which includes a thermal coal mining complex and related infrastructure.