Mining

The Australian government’s approval of the Olive Downs metallurgical coal mine project near Moranbah in central Queensland will create more than 1000 new jobs in the region.

Diversified mining services company Perenti Global Ltd has recently announced its earthmoving parts and equipment subsidiary, BTP, has been awarded a three-year extension worth AUS$126 million to its existing contract with Peabody Australia.

Rajant Corporation and Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia are improving operational safety and productivity through the use of autonomous haulage systems in an Australian coal mine.

Buffalo Coal has announced that it has successfully implemented measures allowing it to achieve the utilisation of 50% of its employees at its mining operations as from 4 May 2020.

The World Coal Association (WCA) is being are asked to support its governments around the world.

Kal Tire has announced the certification of its new carbon calculator that is able to determine fuel and carbon emissions saved by retreading earthmover tyres compared to buying new.

MC Mining Ltd has provided a market update with regards to the impact on the company of the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Allianz has updated its coal insurance restrictions with a new policy.

Reportlinker’s report forecasts global coal mining to 2023 and the impact of COVID-19.

Marret Asset Management Inc. has announced that Cline Mining Corporation has amended the agreement for the sale by Cline to Allegiance Coal Limited of New Elk Coal Company.

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.