Special reports

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.

August 2012: Culture changes in the work place can lead to tangible changes in productivity and profit if managed correctly.

Barry Baxter reports on the debate over mine nationalisation in South Africa.

July 2012: when mining companies make acquisitions, the focus is on the plant and equipment and this means the attendant workforce can be neglected.

TROLEXPERT is a new information source for the coal and mining industry from Trolex Ltd and Energy Global. Each month will provide answers to topical questions and challenges facing the industry. This month, TROLEXPERT asks: what is the importance of methane concentration when looking to extract and exploit methane technology projects?