Mining

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.

Mike Selover, Vermeer, USA, analyses the advancements of coal extraction through continuous surface mining technology.

Imran Aslam, SECMC, Pakistan, studies how advanced risk assessment techniques can be applied to ensure the highest safety standards in CHS operations.

The Department of the Interior has announced the approval of the mining plan modification for the Bull Mountains coal mine in Montana.

Coal dust can present health and environmental hazards, but it is manageable. Jane Marsh posits five steps to mitigate and manage these potential risks.

Ron van Oijen, Fenner Dunlop, Netherlands, provides essential guidance on fire resistant conveyor belts – a complex and extremely important subject.

The Department of the Interior has announced the availability of more than US$119 million in abandoned mine land reclamation fee-based grants for eligible states and tribes.

James Yates, HBT, Australia, clarifies the key capabilities of a new roof support control system, and how it addresses the evolving needs of the mining industry.

Michelle Manook, FutureCoal, UK, details how coal is key to a sustainable and resilient future.

US Secretary of Energy, Chris Wright, has announced the designation of coal used in the production of steel as a critical material under the Energy Act of 2020.

A fleet of 100 Huaneng Ruichi autonomous electric mining trucks has entered operation at the Yimin opencast mine in Inner Mongolia, China.

The Chamber of Commerce of the Two Virginias has announced that Andy Eidson, CEO and Director of Alpha Metallurgical Resources, will open the Bluefield Coal & Mining Show.

The ceremonial firing up of the ceramic block of the newly-built Coke Oven Battery No. 4 recently took place at the Przyjazn Coking Plant owned by JSW KOKS SA.

Jane Marsh, Editor-in-Chief for environment.co, explores how the latest emissions monitoring technologies help coal plants face rising regulatory and operational pressures.

Peabody has notified Anglo American of a Material Adverse Change impacting its planned acquisition of steelmaking coal assets from the company, but Anglo is contesting this claim.