Mining

Lee Gailer, RST Solutions, Australia, reveals the benefits of reducing water consumption with advanced spray and foaming systems.

Jane Marsh outlines how sulfur contamination impacts coal operations, communities, and the environment, and advocates for companies to adopt chemical and biological methods to reduce harm.

Aaron Wilson, Flexco, considers preventative conveyor maintenance measures that reduce downtime and optimise processes.

Thiess has been awarded a 14-month extension to continue works at the Wahana project in Satui, South Kalimantan, Indonesia, by long-term client, PT Wahana Baratama Mining.

Jane Marsh, Editor-in-Chief at environment.co, details how water recycling offers coal mining companies a practical way to cut costs, meet regulatory demands, and strengthen resilience against growing water scarcity challenges.

The US Department of the Interior has given the green light to Hurricane Creek Mining to mine coal on Bryson Mountain in Claiborne County, Tennessee.

Todd Furrow, TerraSource Global, USA, explores the impact of selecting the right rotary breakers for individual mining operations.

BUMA Australia Pty Ltd has secured a two-year contract extension from the BHP and Mitsubishi Alliance continue delivering mining services at the Goonyella Riverside Mine.

Marubeni Corp. has acquired an additional stake in Jellinbah Group Pty Ltd, which owns 70% of the Jellinbah East and Lake Vermont steelmaking coal mines in Australia.

Bernd Küsel, CBG, Germany, examines the importance of high-quality splices and the early detection of damage to ensure safety and reduce costly downtime.

The US Department of the Interior has announced the availability of nearly US$725 million in FY25 funding to clean up abandoned coal mines.

Thiess has been awarded a contract extension worth over AUS$2 billion in revenue over three years at Jellinbah Group’s Lake Vermont Mine, near Dysart in Queensland’s Bowen Basin.

As coal markets demonstrate renewed strength, the Bluefield Coal & Mining Show is set to return in September at the Brushfork Armory Civic Center in Bluefield, West Virginia.

Jose Marin, Eriez, USA, describes the past, present, and future of magnetic exploration as it strives to fast-track sustainability goals and meet modern demands.

Coal mine fires pose immediate and long-term dangers. Jane Marsh discusses what professionals can do to reduce the pollution, environmental damage, and other unwanted effects from these blazes.