Coal news updates

CIMIC Group’s minerals processing company, Sedgman, has secured an operations and maintenance contract in the Bowen Basin, Queensland, from Pembroke Resources.

In a push towards eco-friendly coal transportation, Coal India Limited (CIL) has planned a capital investment in 61 first mile connectivity (FMC) projects.

Zanrunix Highveld Collieries has joined the Bettercoal Assessment Process and started its journey towards becoming a Bettercoal Producer by signing its Letter of Commitment.

Bathurst Resources has entered into an agreement to purchase the assets of the Tenas Coking Coal Project, comprising the Telkwa Metallurgical Coal Complex, from Telkwa Coal.

Bravus Mining and Resources has joined with key contractor partner DRA Global to accelerate the development, training, and employment of First Nations peoples in central Queensland.

Caterpillar is celebrating 130 years of earthmoving in South Milwaukee, harkening back to the original Bucyrus Steam Shovel and Dredge Company manufacturing facility built in 1893.

Andrew Gorringe, Coal Sector Energy Finance Analyst, IEEFA, has published key findings relating to recent Australian thermal coal trends.

RWE has commenced construction of a photovoltaics plant with integrated battery storage system at the Hambach lignite opencast mine.

There are just over two weeks to go until thousands of attendees converge on Asia Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) as it returns to Sydney Showgrounds.

Whitehaven Coal has published its June 2023 Quarter Production Report, highlighting its success delivering on its overall FY23 guidance for production and sales.

NORDEN and Teck Resources Ltd have announced an agreement to reduce CO2 emissions in Teck’s steelmaking coal supply chain.

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American Resources Corp.’s American Carbon subsidiary has agreed to sell certain assets associated with the company’s Deane Mining Complex.

Contango Holdings Plc has confirmed that the installation of the weighbridge at the Muchesu Coal Project has been completed and is now fully operational.

TAKRAF Australia has supplied, delivered, and commissioned a DELKOR tailings thickener for the Moolarben coal handling and preparation plant (CHPP) in Australia.

According to the IEA, continued strong growth in Asian economies is offsetting declines in Europe and North America, maintaining coal demand at record levels in 2023.

Contango Holdings has entered into a new offtake arrangement with TransOre for the sale of washed coking coal from its flagship Lubu Project in Zimbabwe.

Peabody has announced that Shoal Creek Mine has safely completed localised sealing of two longwall panels in the J panel area of the mine impacted by a fire in March.

Contango Holdings Plc has advised that President Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe’s upcoming visit to the Lubu Coal Project will mark its formal opening.

Seth Feaster, IEEFA, has authored a release commenting on the latest developments concerning the Pleasant coal plant in West Virginia and their implications for the industry.

Thiess, Caterpillar, and Hastings Deering will provide 21 autonomous haul trucks, 3 autonomous drills, and a private LTE network for the complex to enable full operations to commence in late 2023.

Analysis conducted by Cornwall Insight Australia has revealed that certain coal plants in New South Wales may benefit from delaying their retirement.

Two large carbon capture projects recently held a groundbreaking ceremony at the Wyoming Integrated Test Center (ITC).

A global leader in bulk handling accessories and safety, Martin Engineering, is expanding its presence in the Asian Pacific market by opening a business unit in Malaysia.