Mining

Reopening of Isaac Plains coal mine has bucked the trend of mine closures and divestments in the coal industry. Nick Jorss, Stanmore Coal’s Managing Director, talks to World Coal about the project.

Dr John Schubert, a long-time member of BHP Billiton’s board of directors, is to retire following the company’s AGM in November.

Metso to consolidate its US Pennsylvania locations to one facility at its current location in York.

The Queensland Parliament has appointed a select committee to look into the outbreak of coal workers’ pneumoconiosis in the state.

Stephen Bizzaca is to retire as Managing Director of Delta and Neville McAlary will succeed him.

Anglo American has been recognised for excellence in sustainability for the 14th consecutive year in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index 2016

Komatsu has merged two consolidated subsidiaries to form Komatsu Germany GmbH.

The first phase of Universal Coal’s New Clydesdale Colliery coal mine has been successfully commissioned.

The New South Wales Land and Environment Court has upheld the mining consent for the Springvale mine extension project against a challenge from environmental groups.

Wollongong Coal has defended its decision not to inform the market immediately that it was under investigation by the New South Wales Resources Regulator.

Alex Grose has been appointed as Managing Director of Mining Indaba, effective 10 October.

Caterpillar selected to the 2016 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, including both the World and North American indices.

Komatsu has been selected as a component of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index.

Sandvik is selected as a member of the 2016 Dow Jones Sustainability Index, achieving a percentile ranking of 98.

The New South Wales Department of Planning & Environment inspected 11 coal mines and coal preparation plant in July.