Jane Bentham

R. Todd Swinderman, Martin Engineering, outlines the optimum belt conveyor skirtboard configurations for preventing dust and spillage.

Anthony Ferrenbach, Weber Mining and Tunnelling, evaluates how the use of phenolic foams can help address the problem of roof cavities in longwall mining.

Brian David, Flexco, analyses the underrated power of secondary belt cleaning in boosting operational safety and cutting costs.

Sreejeet Barik, Rystad Energy, India, reviews the state of the European coal industry and provides an outlook for the future.

NTPC has set a target of 40 million t of coal production from its captive mines for the fiscal FY25.