Mining

Atlas Copco has introduced a new 1 MW generator suitable for prime or critical standby power in the mining industry at this year’s POWER-GEN International.

FLSmidth signs term sheet with South African mining company for coal handling system and preparation plant.

Glencore Xstrata has been awarded membership of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index.

James McNally, Wardell Armstrong International, UK, discusses approaches to mine management.

The first fully mobile crushing system has gone into operation in the Baiyinhua coalfield.

Water stress poses a significant challenge to the Chinese coal mining and coal-fired power industries.

James River Coal reports Q3 results, announced plans to idle four mines.

Patriot Coal has won court approval of the terms of a reorganisation that will allow the company to exit bankruptcy.

Canadian mining company Jameson Resources releases progress report for metallurgical coal project.

Brazilian mining giant, Vale, announces record coal production in positive Q3 results.

Alpha Natural Resources recently received national and state recognition for safety, innovation and environmental excellence.

Sipho Nkosi, Exxaro, discusses developments in the South African coal mining industry at the 33rd Coaltrans world coal conference, Berlin.

The Labour Party is calling for the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund to withdraw from investing in coal producers and financing coal-fired operations.

Prophecy Coal announces it has resumed operations at Ulaan Ovoo coal mine in Mongolia.

Anglo American will reduce workforce at Dawson mine, Australia, to increase profitability.