A week in coal: 15 August 2014
Five stories that caught the attention of the World Coal team this week.
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Five stories that caught the attention of the World Coal team this week.
The scientific basis for regulating carbon emissions from existing power plants is open to legal challenge, says the Institute for Trade, Standards and Sustainable Development.
Paul Sowerby and Grant Mack, AllightSykes, Australia, discuss LED mine lighting technology, as used in coal mines.
Martin Engineering has introduced a novel conveyor belt skirting system with a streamlined design engineered to fit virtually any conveyor with less maintenance and more efficiency.
Maptek Sentry is a new system to monitor and report on surface ground movements that have the potential to interrupt mining activity.
Poland may introduce sanctions on imported coal from Russia, according to the country’s foreign minister.
New fire suppression systems look to protect heavy off-road equipment from the threat of fire.
The board of BHP Billiton will consider a demerger of selected assets when its meets next week.
How the application of a polymer lining can boost the flow of coal through transfer points.
Independent expert panel finds there is compelling evidence to continue development and exploration of Scotland’s unconventional resources, including coalbed methane.
Utility company RWE has announced plans to shutter 1 GW of coal-fired power.
Until recently, the coal-to-gas industry in China has been steaming ahead but recent concerns about overcapacity and the environmental impact of projects have started to ask questions of the industry’s future.