US coal news
NETL researchers develops new way to obtain REEs from coal
Researchers at the US National Energy Technology Laboratory are using advanced techniques to identify rare earth elements in coal and coal byproducts.
Westmoreland Coal to sell additional coal from Kemmerer mine in 2018
Westmoreland Coal announces additional coal sales at Kemmerer to PacifiCorp in 2018.
Consol Energy files to spin off coal mining assets
Consol Energy files form for separating its Pennsylvania Mining Operations and other coal assets and its gas business.
Lignite gasification operations suspended at Kemper County energy facility
Southern Company and Mississippi Power suspend startup and operations activities involving the lignite gasification portion of the Kemper County energy facility.
NMA applauds US President’s Energy Policy
The US mining industry applauds the Presidents recent energy speech, emphasising a robust market for all sources of domestic energy.
Duke Energy increases its coal ash recycling
Duke Energy proposes third coal ash processing unit in Moncure, North Carolina, US.
Corporate changes at Caterpillar
Caterpillar announces the retirement of Vice President Doug Hoerr, a new Vice President appointed and announces new responsibilities for other Vice Presidents.
Paringa signs EPC contract for Poplar Grove’s coal handling and prep plant
Paringa Resources signs a fixed price turnkey contract for the design, procurement, construction and commissioning of the Poplar Grove mine’s coal handling and preparation plant and barge loadout facility.
World Coal Association: “Writing off coal today is premature”
The World Coal Association’s CEO, Benjamin Sporton, has responded to BP’s Energy Outlook 2017.
Paringa appoints experienced US-based banking and coal executive as MD & CEO
Paringa Resources appoints US-based banking and coal executive, Grant Quasha, as Managing Director and CEO of the company.