Mining

The European Commission has approved a Romanian State aid measure to support the closure of four uncompetitive coal mines of Lonea, Lupeni, Livezeni, and Vulcan, in the Jiu Valley.

Delta Dunia Group has entered into a binding agreement with Peabody Energy to acquire a controlling interest in the Dawson Coal Mining Complex, one of Australia’s largest metallurgical coal mines.

Anglo American has entered into definitive agreements to sell the entirety of its steelmaking coal business, generating nearly US$5 billion in aggregate gross cash proceeds.

CONSOL Energy Inc. has published its financial and operating results for 3Q24, describing the outcomes as ‘robust’ and reporting zero employee recordable incidents from its Bailey and Itmann plants.

The UK Department for Energy Security & Net Zero has announced plans for the introduction of legislation to restrict licences for new coal mines as the UK embraces clean energy.

China Mining Expo 2024 took place at Xi’an Airport Convention and Exhibition Center on 23 – 25 October 2024, focusing on a future shaped by the nation’s new quality productivity forces advocate.

Anglo American has agreed terms for the sale of its minority interest in Jellinbah Group, a joint venture that owns a majority interest in the Jellinbah East and Lake Vermont steelmaking coal mines in Australia, to Zashvin for cash proceeds.

GembaPro is redesigning heavy equipment operator training with customised, simulation-driven lessons accessible on any device, bridging skill gaps in mining and delivering proven improvements in knowledge and cost savings.

BUMA has secured a long-term contract extension with PT Indonesia Pratama, spanning 11 years and significantly contributing to its revenue.

NRW Holdings’ wholly owned subsidiary, Golding Contractors, has signed a mining services agreement with Stanmore SMC at the South Walker Creek Mine in Central Queensland.

The Barada Barna Aboriginal Corp. (BBAC) has entered into a Native Title Project Agreement with BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) for its operations in the Bowen Basin.

US coal exports from the Port of Baltimore rebounded at the end of May 2024, according to recently released data from the US Census Bureau.

Whitehaven Coal has received approval from the Australian Federal Government for its Narrabri Stage 3 Project, subject to conditions, in accordance with the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (Cth).

FutureCoal and ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) have released a new report examining coal’s contribution to advancing UN Sustainable Development Goals in ASEAN.

Thiess has celebrated a significant milestone in its 90 yr association with Caterpillar, after taking delivery of the 6000th Cat® D11 dozer at its Lake Vermont mining operation in Queensland.