Special reports

Stuart Harris, Land Instruments (a unit of AMETEK, Inc.) describes how continuous critical vessel monitoring can be utilised for enhanced worker safety and asset protection.

Sharon van Dongeren, Port of Amsterdam, the Netherlands, explains how the terminal is playing an important role in the global energy transition.

World Coal reviews news from the materials handling sector announced at MINExpo INTERNATIONAL® 2012, which took place in Las Vegas from 24 – 26 September.

World Coal reviews news from the drilling sector announced at MINExpo INTERNATIONAL® 2012, which took place in Las Vegas from 24 – 26 September.

World Coal reviews the news from the underground mining sector at MINExpo INTERNATIONAL 2012, which took place in Las Vegas on 24 – 26 September 2012.

World Coal reviews news of the mining solutions and software that were announced at MINExpo INTERNATIONAL 2012®, which took place in Las Vegas from 24 – 26 September.

World Coal reviews news from the excavator and wheel loader sector announced at MINExpo INTERNATIONAL 2012®, which took place in Las Vegas from 24 – 26 September.

World Coal reviews news from the mining truck sector announced at MINExpo INTERNATIONAL 2012®, which took place in Las Vegas from 24 – 26 September.

The latest EIC monthly report shows an upsurge in new projects for Q3 2012 while total potential investment value is up 17% on the last quarter.

Global Data ask the question, is Myanmar an emerging natural resources powerhouse?

China dominates the global coal industry with coal production expected to reach 4.5 billion t by 2020 and consumption expected to reach 5.2 billion t. Ankita Sinha, GBI Research, UK, outlines why China continues to lead the global coal mining market and what lies ahead for this coal giant.

Barry Baxter reports on fears that South African mine violence will spread.

Graeme Lingenfelder, Spencer Ogden, UK, discusses the skills shortage in the mining industry.

The American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity has released analysis that shows 204 coal-fired generating units are scheduled for shutdown due, in part, to regulations issued by the EPA.

Gordon Cope asks whether US coal can recover from the twin threats of slowing demand and rising gas use.