
Donkin coal project initial mining anticipated to begin in 2H16
Morien Resources has released an update on development activities at the Donkin coal project in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.
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Morien Resources has released an update on development activities at the Donkin coal project in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.

The latest coal export data for January shows that regional Queensland continues to do the heavy-lifting for the state’s coffers and demand remains strong for the region’s high-energy, lower-emission coal.

Anglo American is putting its coal assets up for sale as part of a dramatic realignment of its business to focus on its De Beers diamond, Anglo American Platinum and copper businesses.

Whitehaven has reported a net profit after tax of AUS$7.8 million and record ROM and sales of coal of 7.1 million t and 7.3 million t for the half year ended 31 December 2015.

Anglo American lost almost US$5.5 billion in 2015 despite efforts to reduce costs and improve productivity.

The World Coal Association signs a MoU with the Coal Preparation Society of India.

Isaac Plains has started production drilling, with the first blast undertaken on 11 February, after receiving regulatory approval for its plans of operations.

Ratings agency, Moody’s, has downgraded Murray Energy, reflecting the deteriorating outlook for coal in the US, as well as concerns about its affiliate, Foresight Energy.

US coal companies need speed up cuts to production if coal prices are to have any chance of turning around.

The World Coal Association has highlighted the need for international support to develop high-efficiency low-emission coal technologies in India.

BP forecast significantly slower growth in coal demand to 2035 with gas overtaking the black rock as the world’s second largest primary energy source.

Paringa Resources reports scoping study results of the Buck Creek No.2 mine show it is a key undeveloped coal project in the Illinois Basin.