Mining

BHP has signed an SPA with Glencore to divest its interest in Cerrejón, a non-operated energy coal joint venture in Colombia.

BELAZ has demonstrated to the delegation of the Eastern Mining Company and the Sakhalin government the operation of the first BELAZ-7530E dump truck in a diesel-trolley design.

The Mining Association of Canada has announced that David Clarry, VP of Corporate Social Responsibility for Hudbay Minerals, has been elected Chair for the next 2 year term.

VGK is implementing a project for the construction of a Technopark in the Uglegorsk district with a total area of 13 ha.

The Queensland government is reaping the benefits of being able to rely on the state’s AUS$82.6 billion resources sector to underpin the state economy, according to Queensland Resources Council Chief Executive, Ian Macfarlane.

As part of a large-scale project to digitise all production processes, Vostochnaya Mining Co. has begun developing its own PULSE software for online monitoring of the current situation with regard to the performance of each unit of mining equipment at the Solntsevsky coal mine.

According to GlobalData, India’s coal market experienced growth in 2020, despite COVID-19 challenges and long-term shifts to renewables.

Anglo American plc has announced the completion of the demerger of its thermal coal operations in South Africa.

The Queensland Resources Council has said that Queenslanders can count on resources to help the state recover from COVID-19 and thrive well into the future.

Mastermyne Group Ltd has been awarded the mining services contact to operate the Gregory Crinum Underground Mine, owned by Sojitz Blue Pty Ltd.

MetRes and M Mining have announced the appointment of Dan Yates as General Manager – Operations for M Mining Pty Ltd and Senior Site Executive for the Millennium mine, upon completion of the sales and purchase agreement from Peabody.

Uralmash – Mining Equipment (a subsidiary of Uralmashplant JSC) will supply a car tilter VBS-110G to Ecolant LLC, Vyksa.

Allegiance Coal Ltd has announced the commencement of production at the New Elk Mine and its production and sales plans for 2H22.

Coal India’s plantation drive on over 1300 ha. is likely to push India further towards its net zero emissions goals.

James McClements has been appointed to the Board of Ausenco as Non-Executive Director.