Mining

The Scottish government has released a consultation seeking views on the effective regulation of opencast mines.

New Colombia Resources has announced the approval of their Work Plan for their metallurgical coal mine in Colombia.

European Truck Factory GmbH’s new mine haulage concept is designed to meet the growing challenges facing the global mine haulage industry.

The problems faced by the global mine haulage market and how one truck manufacturer is working towards a solution.

The India government has set up a panel to speed up coal project clearances.

Joy Global has announced that Edward Doheny, II, has been elected as the new president and CEO of the company.

Stanmore Coal and JOGMEC have signed an agreement to undertake an exploration programme in Queensland.

Ben Kutler, Business Monitor International, provides an overview of coal demand, production and trade in Latin America outside of Colombia.

Ben Kutler, Business Monitor International, provides an overview of coal demand, production and trade in Latin America outside of Colombia.

In World Coal’s November Industry View, Joseph Van Den Berg, Owen Ward and Jason Palmenberg, Booz & Co., US, detail reasons for confidence in the US coal industry.

New report from Oxford University exposes threat to Australian coal projects posed by changes to Chinese coal consumption.

A joint venture between En+ and Shenhua has acquired a license to explore for coal and develop the Zashulanskoye deposit.

Two recent product improvements for RPM reduce haulage costs and improve user experience.

Mike Sutherlin, president and CEO of Joy Global, says a “difficult market” has affected financial results.

Employment in Kentucky’s coal mines has slumped as the downturn in the US coal sector continues.