Coal mining news

Evolving technologies and environmental concerns have prompted mining companies to explore innovative, alternative methods to support — or replace — drill and blast. Surface miners have gained attention as a solution. These efficient, productive machines offer minimized environmental impact compared to traditional methods. See six ways they add to a mine plan.

The US Department of Energy will invest US$17 million in projects that produce rare earth elements from coal-based resources.

Jiyuan Chen, Hong Liu, and Dr. Li Li, Wolong Electric Group Co. Ltd, assess the benefits of an integrated motor and drive machine in coal mine production.

RWE has commenced construction of a photovoltaics plant with integrated battery storage system at the Hambach lignite opencast mine.

TAKRAF Australia has supplied, delivered, and commissioned a DELKOR tailings thickener for the Moolarben coal handling and preparation plant (CHPP) in Australia.

Anglo American plc has published its production report for the second quarter of 2023, ended 30 June 2023.

Anglo American plc has released its production report for the first quarter ended 31 March 2023.

Dr. Erik Zimmermann, Wirtgen, Germany, explores how cutting technologies can be used to optimise coal mining operations, and how they are important to reducing emissions.

The company has announced that the results from its scout drilling programme at the Cerro Chinchillon prospect area in San Lorenzo confirm the discovery of a large intrusive-related copper-gold mineralised system.

Teck Resources Limited has announced the reorganisation of its business to separate Teck into two independent, publicly-listed companies.