
Atlas Copco grows despite decrease in equipment orders
Atlas Copco grew in 1Q15, despite weak equipment orders. Overall demand for the group is expected to increase somewhat in the near term.
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Atlas Copco grew in 1Q15, despite weak equipment orders. Overall demand for the group is expected to increase somewhat in the near term.

Peabody Energy’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Greg Boyce, has called for a five-point plan to help resolve the US electricity crisis.

Former CEO of Xstrata, Mick Davis, has said 2015 could be the year that his new company – X2 – starts to get deals done.

Caterpillar (Langfang) Mining Equipment Co. has manufactured its first full AFC system for longwall mining.

Solenis celebrates the grand opening of new world headquarters in Delaware, US.

For the sixth consecutive quarter, net sales have improved y/y for Allison Transmission. This is due to continued recovery in the North America on-highway end market, higher demand in the North America off-highway end market and price increases on certain products.

Blastcrete Equipment Co.’s D3522 attachment is considered an economical alternative for hot epoxy grouting since it is the only hot epoxy pump that can be powered by an existing hydraulic power source.

Coal production in the US dropped substantially for the week ending 26 April according to the latest figures from the US Energy Information Agency and the National Mining Association.

The latest GB Electricity Market Summary by energy data analyst EnAppSys, show a rise in coal-fired generation powered the UK's 1Q14 fuel mix.

In keeping with its planned succession process, Arch Coal has announced several changes to its board of directors with John Eaves elected as chairman as well as CEO.

Peabody Energy announced results for 1Q15, reporting US$1.54 billion revenue.

Anglo American’s export metallurgical coal production dropped 17% after its Canadian operation Peace River Coal was put on care and maintenance in 4Q14 and Australian production was impacted by tropical cyclone Marcia.