Mining

The underground coal mine in Queensland, Australia has been sold to EMR and Adaro for US$2.25 billion.

Capcoal’s Grasstree longwall operation has undergone a series of performance upgrades, resulting in over 9 million t of coal cut in the preceding year of 2017.

Engie intends to convert its Hazelwood power station into a full pit lake following the project’s shutdown last March.

East Mining Company contributes to reducing tension in the labour market of the Sakhalin region.

New coal mining company Minergy Limited in Botswana is set to become the supplier of choice to consumers across southern Africa.

JSW S.A. has awarded FAMUR S.A. a tender for the delivery of powered roof supports.

Komatsu is developing its opencast drill product line to include articulating boom track drills.

Orica’s new Bulkmaster 7 explosives delivery system will provide a leap in productivity and safety on bench, as well as a significant step towards automating drill and blast operations in the future.

Banks Mining organises a meeting with a liaison committee in the village of Dipton, Durham (UK) to discuss the proposed new County Durham surface mine.

Anglo American finalises the sale of Drayton coal mine in Australia.

US President Trump has announced a US$122 million fiscal year 2019 budget proposal, which will support the goal of American energy dominance.

Despite financing difficulties, Adani remains focused on progressing its Carmichael coal mine project.

M Line Holdings Inc. agrees terms on first coal mining permit for its new subsidiary M Line Coal Development Inc.

Caterpillar’s Vice President of Global Supply Network Division (GSND) Frank Crespo is to retire at the beginning of February.

Rio Tinto strengthens presence in Mongolia with new office to support the company’s exploration programme and technology centre.