Mining

The mining industry is a small user of water, using just 1.5% of total water consumed in NSW in 2015 - 2016, compared with 60% used by agriculture and 11% by households.

The V.D. Yalevsky mine in Russia, which is operated by SUEK, produced a total of 1.6 million t of coal in August, setting a world record for monthly productivity in the coal industry.

BEUMER GROUP wins contract for four mile belt conveying system in the at Prairie Eagle mine in Illinois (USA).

The requirement for the amendment arose on completion of the revised Makhado Project plan, whereby saleable coal will be transported to the Musina rail siding by road instead of rail.

Minergy Limited is granted a mining license by the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology and Energy Security’s.

The winning projects represent the nation’s highest achievements in abandoned mine land reclamation, demonstrating innovative reclamation techniques and completing reclamation that resulted in outstanding on-the-ground performance.

Sandvik has launched its new Sandvik DO600 onboard roof bolter, which will provide faster, safer bolting for coal operations.

Engineering plastics specialists, Cut To Size, has formulated new answers to issues raised by wet, rocky and sticky coal.

NETL research projects and strategic partnerships are underway, which focus on recovering rare earth elements from domestic coal and coal-related by-products.

IntelliZone is the leading proximity detection system in the US and South Africa.

Ownership transfer of mining rights for the Glisa and Eerstelingsfontein coal projects have been awarded to North Block Complex Proprietary Limited.

Austrade and Shenhua Group Corporation Ltd have formed an initiative as part of Austrade’s Accessing Global Value Chains trade strategy.

QRC has welcomed the Turnbull Government’s AUS$500 000 investments in resources projects for the Bowen Basin.

The company’s metallurgical coal production increased by 33% in 2Q18 compared with a year earlier.

The facility will explore the feasibility of meeting the growing demand for REEs by taking advantage of our abundant natural resources. It will create business opportunities that stimulate the economy, boost jobs, help the coal industry and ensure national security.