Mining

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.

The US Mine Safety and Health Administration issued 85 citations to coal mines in July’s round of special impact inspections.

Rio Tinto completes sale of its stake in the Zululand anthracite mine in South Africa to Menar Holding.

NEPEAN Conveyors wins contract to design, develop and install a complete underground to surface conveyor system for the Moolarben coal complex in Australia.

PJSC KTK Management has signed a collective labour agreement with Mining Trade Union.

A contractor has been killed while undertaking maintenance work at the Newlands coal mine coal handling and preparation plant.

Peabody Energy's Wambo underground mines’ rescue team earns first place in first aid event at the 10th International Mines Rescue Competition in Sudbury, Canada.

Matrix and Brentwood Electronics T/A Monitech partner to distribute and integrate Matrix product line, including mine proximity detection systems, to the African mining industry.