Mining

Rio Tinto will appoint three new independent non-executive directors to the board.

The Queensland government’s North Queensland Regional Plan has reinforced a strong future for the resources sector.

The UK mining sector has halved its overall investment positions in the EU since the Brexit vote, but earnings have increased by more than £2 billion in that time.

Underground mining operations typically experience low-visibility conditions, making traditional surveillance and safety monitoring difficult.

The new Cat trolley assist system for Cat electric drive mining trucks is now available.

A potential new energy resource for coalfield areas is being researched by a PhD student in conjunction with the Coal Authority.

The Mining Association of Canada has released its annual facts and figures report, a document focused on providing a comprehensive overview of current trends in Canada's mining sector.

Teck has announced its objective to be carbon neutral across all operations and activities by 2050.

There has been a global increase in the support for carbon capture and storage.

Hexagon’s Mining division and the University of Arizona have announced the launch of an online course, Mining 4.E.

The US Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy has selected three additional projects to receive approximately US$3 million in federal funding for cost-shared research and development projects.

The National Mining Association issued a statement from the NMA’s President & CEO, applauding the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) rule.

The global coal trading market faces stiff competition due to the involvement of many players in the market, reveals a report by Transparency Market Research (TMR).

After Eckington Colliery in Derbyshire unexpectedly closed in January 2019, the Coal Authority carried out a detailed programme of works to keep people safe and protect the environment.

The Future of Mining Australia conference will take place in Sofitel Sydney Wentworth from 23 - 24 March.