
Atlas Copco launches SmartROC D60
Atlas Copco has introduced its SmartROC D60, a surface drill rig for most types of surface drilling applications and tough conditions.
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Atlas Copco has introduced its SmartROC D60, a surface drill rig for most types of surface drilling applications and tough conditions.

Australian energy company, AGL, is to withdraw from the Australian coal seam gas sector on the back of weak global oil prices and disappointing gas flow data at its Gloucester Gas Project.

The closure of the UK Fiddler’s Ferry plant is the latest example that the UK government has discarded ‘King Coal’ as part of the solution to the UK’s energy crisis, according to Unite.

SSE will enter into consultation with employees and stakeholders at Fiddler’s Ferry coal-fired power plant on a proposal to end commercial operations at three of the plant’s four units.

TerraCom, the operators of the Baruun Noyon Uul coal mine in Mongolia, is considering opportunities to buy existing coal mines in Queensland and Indonesia.

A new report from the Mining Association of Canada indicates the mining industry has made a strong economic contribution to Canada despite its downturn.

Co-founder of Atrum Coal, Gino D’Anna, has requested a general meeting to consider motions to dismiss two of the company’s non-executive directors.

Australia’s Hunter Valley farmers benefit from more fertile soil as a result of a carbon management project.

Metso appoints Eeva Sipilä as its new Chief Financial Officer.

A decision will be made this quarter on whether to move ahead with construction of a binderless coal brigquetting plant at a major coal producer in South Africa.

Wollongong Coal has increased its resources at its Wongawilli coal mine as its prepares to restart operations in 2Q16.

Jennmar is to buy DSI’s US mining operations, while DSI will purchase Jennmar’s European, Latin American and Australian businesses in a series of agreements.