Mining

As part of its critical energy and supply infrastructure, Peabody mines continue to support coal-fuelled electric power generation and essential steelmaking.

Anglo American and Komatsu have announced a new mine rehabilitation partnership that will see more than 9000 trees planted at Anglo American’s Dawson Mine in Central Queensland’s Bowen Basin, Australia.

Thiess has undergone a successful drill automation field trial at its Mount Pleasant operation.

Teck Resources Limited has announced the creation of a US$20 million fund to support COVID-19 response and future recovery efforts.

Earlier in 2020 representatives from Maptek South Africa, Europe/UK and Russia undertook an extensive mine measurement training course in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Tenova is reorganising its businesses and review its governance structures accordingly.

Arch Coal, Inc. has announced that John Drexler will become the company's Chief Operating Officer and Matthew Giljum will become its Chief Financial Officer.

Glencore continues to engage with the relevant authorities, unions and other stakeholders regarding the steps being taken to minimise the impact of COVID-19 on its operations.

Doosan Infracore received large orders for medium-sized excavators from China, as the Chinese construction machinery markets began showing positive signs of recovery.

Consol Energy Inc. and Consol Coal Resources LP have provided an operational update.

Aquila have announced a range of gloves designed to meet personal injury and danger concerns in mining.

The board of directors of Buffalo Coal has announced the appointment of Emma Oosthuizen as the new CEO of Buffalo Coal.

The Board of Directors of Sandvik has decided to withdraw the previous dividend proposal and instead propose that the Annual General Meeting on 28 April resolve that no dividend will be paid.

Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, has announced the government’s wage subsidy which The Mining Association of Canada believes will help provide support to Canada’s mining industry.

The National Mining Association has applauded the Department of Homeland Security for reiterating that mining is included in its list of 16 critical infrastructure sectors.