Mining

BHP Billiton has officially opened its new Duania metallurgical coal mine in Queensland.

The TGA Thermostep elemental analyser from German manufacturer, Eltra, can measure various parameters in a one analysis.

German-based conveyor belt manufacturer, ContiTech, will purchase Metso’s industrial conveyor belt operations.

Uncertainty surrounds new Chinese import tariffs on low calorific coal and lignite.

Swedish mining equipment manufacturer, Atlas Copco, has announced it will shed 163 jobs at its Örebro factory in response to weak global demand for mining equipment.

CONSOL energy’s West Virginian coal mine wins regional reforestation award.

Legal dispute between union and Patriot Coal Corp. nears resolution

Ambre Energy’s purchase of Cloud Peak Energy’s share in the Decker coal mine has been indefinitely delayed.

US Representative for Colorado, Doug Lamborn, sets out mining agenda for 2013-14

The Mozambican Government has approved two new coal mining contracts, each lasting 25 years.

Anglo American begins work on first phase of Trend-Roman metallurgical coal project in British Columbia.

Alpha Natural Resources has announced the resumption of production at its Cumberland coal mine.

Solid Energy keeps New Zealand coal mine open but proposes further reduction in Waikato jobs in response to depressed global coal market.

Rio Tinto is to appeal a decision by a New South Wales that prevents expansion of the Warkworth coal mine in New South Wales, Australia.

Mining Consultancy Services appointed as exclusive reseller and implementation partner for coal mine solutions in South Africa