Coal news updates

Queensland Resources Council member companies remain confident about demand but government policy and regulatory uncertainty remain a concern – in particular coal royalty tax rates.

According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), the amount of coal transported in the US decreased by 8% in 2023, continuing a trend observed over the past two decades.

The Capcoal Mine, located in Central Queensland, is leading the way in safety with its implementation of RCT’s tele-remote technology.

In a significant move towards environmental protection and resource utilisation, India’s Ministry of Coal is actively working to ensure the proper disposal and repurposing of fly ash generated by thermal power plants.

This year’s event is set to be one of the biggest Electra Mining Africa exhibitions to date, with over 850 companies exhibiting across six exhibition halls and four sizable outside exhibit areas.

South 32 Ltd has advised that its sale of Illawarra Metallurgical Coal has received Australian Foreign Investment Review Board approval.

Fox Resources has reiterated that no decision has been made on the location of its potential steelmaking coal mine north-west of Bundaberg.

For the seventh time, the Liebherr Group will be exhibiting at MINExpo, the largest mining exhibition in the world, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Nevada, USA.

R. Todd Swinderman, Martin Engineering, outlines the optimum belt conveyor skirtboard configurations for preventing dust and spillage.

The Caterpillar MINExpo experience will showcase the company’s latest innovations, including industry leading technologies, groundbreaking advancements, and first-of-a-kind customised solutions.

Teck Resources has announced that the sale of its remaining interest in the Elk Valley Resources steelmaking coal business to Glencore has received all necessary regulatory approvals.

Stanmore Resources has decided to begin the process of ceasing operations at the Mavis Underground project following a comprehensive strategic review.

Staying ahead of its progressive target, Coal India Ltd (CIL) has raised its coal production to 189.3 million t in the first quarter ending in June, FY25.

Anglo American has suspended production at its Grosvenor steelmaking coal mine in Queensland, Australia, following an underground coal gas ignition incident.

Delta Dunia Group, through American Anthracite, a controlled entity under BUMA International, has completed the strategic acquisition of Atlantic Carbon Group for US$122.4 million.

Under the direction of the Ministry of Coal, Eastern Coalfields has embarked on a pilot project for underground coal gasification at the Kasta coal block in Jamtara District, Jharkhand.

Kangra Coal has embraced proactive steps towards ensuring the safety of its workforce with the recent completion of a simulated underground emergency procedure at its mine in Mpumalanga.

Anthony Ferrenbach, Weber Mining and Tunnelling, evaluates how the use of phenolic foams can help address the problem of roof cavities in longwall mining.

According to the latest report from IEEFA, evidence from China shows that LNG is unlikely to materially displace coal-fired power generation, despite often being hailed as a transition fuel.

Dozer operators at Anglo American’s Capcoal Complex are in training to embrace remote control technology to improve operator safety on site.

Thiess has been awarded a four-year contract extension with BHP Mitsubishi Alliance for the Caval Ridge Operations in Queensland, Australia.

Smithers, a leading provider of testing, consulting, information, and compliance services, is hosting the MetCoke World Summit in Pittsburgh, PA, on 13 – 14 November 2024.

TAKRAF has provided design, engineering, and construction support services for the third phase of a major backfill project for a coal mining complex in Limpopo, South Africa.

PT Delta Dunia Makmur Tbk has entered into a stock purchase agreement for the strategic acquisition of Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc., the second largest UHG anthracite producer in the US.