Russia coal news

VGK has launched a large-scale project to modernise the seaport of Shakhtersk.

Vostochnaya Mining Co. has put into operation modern treatment facilities at the Solntsevsky coal mine.

Mechel PAO has launched a new longwall at Southern Kuzbass Coal Company’s V.I. Lenina Underground Mine.

Mechel PAO, one of the leading Russian mining and metals companies, has announced its 2020 operational results.

MineTech Machinery has conducted training on the operation of the new Hitachi EX1200-7 excavator for the operators of the Solntsevsky coal mine.

A new hydraulic excavator Komatsu PC-2000 has been put into operation at the Solntsevsky coal mine.

Vostochnaya Mining Co. has produced 1 million t of coal since the beginning of the year at the Solntsevsky coal mine, a key production asset located in the Uglegorsk region.

At the end of 2020, the economic effect from the implementation of the total production optimisation programme at the key assets of the VGK amounted to over RUB 140 million.

In order to control the loading and unloading operations at the Solntsevsky coal mine and Shakhtersk coal seaport, a pilot project is being introduced by the Eastern Mining Co.

Vostochnaya Mining Co. has converted 60% of production processes having implemented the main stage of work, the key goal of which is to combine the assets of VGK into a single digital space.