Mining

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.

CIL has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education.

Peabody’s El Segundo mine has been recognized for its safety achievements after going more than a year without a reportable mine or contractor injury.

Caterpillar sponsors hackathon to create innovative solutions for boosting mining equipment operator performance.

Westmoreland Coal intends to shift to reclamation at the Jewett mine following NRG Texas Power cancelling its supply contract at the end of 2016.

Joy Global recorded an operating loss of US$5.2 million in the quarter to 29 July – but just turned a profit after an income tax rebate.