Australia coal news
Australian mining cutting emissions through technology
Australia’s resources sector is at the forefront of developing and deploying low emissions technologies which are central to Australian and global efforts to address climate change.
Thiess mobilises second autonomous drill at Lake Vermont
Thiess has introduced a second drill fitted with an autonomous drilling system, now in operation at its Lake Vermont project, Queensland.
Adani delivers on job commitments
Adani has announced it has already delivered on its commitments to Queensland, by employing more than 1500 people and awarding more than AUS$1.5 billion in contracts on the Carmichael mine and rail project.
Expanded funding mandates positive step for CCS in Australia
The expansion of the mandates of two government bodies to include carbon capture and storage was recently welcomed by the Global CCS Institute as a positive step forward for the acceleration of CCS deployment in Australia.
RPMGlobal introduces longwall support
RPMGlobal has introduced longwall support to its Underground Coal Solutions (UGCS) software.
Rio Tinto executive committee changes
Following the destruction of the Juukan rockshelters in May 2020, the Board of Rio Tinto has engaged extensively with shareholders, Traditional Owners, Indigenous leaders and other stakeholders
Rystad Energy: Australia’s gas and coal power demand has peaked
Australia’s top two electricity generation sources, coal and natural gas, have both seen demand in the country peak, a Rystad Energy analysis has shown.
BHP’s Queensland mine to reduce emissions
BHP has signed a firm renewable power purchasing agreement to meet half of its electricity needs across its Queensland coal mines from low emissions sources, including solar and wind.
MCA comments on Springvale mine incident
A coal mine worker was recently found deceased at the Springvale mine in New South Wales, Australia.
Modular Mining technologies chosen for United Wambo JV
Modular Mining has recently announced that Glencore has selected the its fleet management and machine guidance systems to support the United Wambo Joint Venture project.