Coal mining news
Lockdown in South Africa and suspension of coal production
MC Mining Ltd has announced a market update with regards to the impact on the company of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Skelair International expands contract drilling and blasting team
Skelair International has appointed Mike Kincart as its Shotfire and Explosive Supervisor.
Strong resources future reinforced in North Queensland Regional Plan
The Queensland government’s North Queensland Regional Plan has reinforced a strong future for the resources sector.
Global survey conducted to better understand the priorities in the energy sector
Aggreko has recently conducted a global survey to better understand the priorities of decision makers in the energy sector.
Diverse support for carbon capture and storage picks up global speed
There has been a global increase in the support for carbon capture and storage.
Insurers withdrawing cover from coal projects double in 2019
46% of reinsurance market and 37% of industry’s global assets covered by coal exit policies.
Pniówek mine again launches longwall mine using plough technology
After a 4 year break, the Pniówek mine again launched a longwall, mined using plough technology.
Queensland resource companies invest in new technologies to reduce emissions
“40% of surveyed CEOs are currently investing in the research and development of low emission technologies from carbon capture and storage to energy efficiency projects,” says QRC.
Thiess awarded AUS$1.3 billion Curragh mine extension
Thiess will continue to provide overburden removal and haulage, mining and run of mine rehandling services, equipment maintenance and pit dewatering.
Continuous exploration is key to long-term growth, says QRC
Exploration potential within Queensland must be developed with new incentives, given the importance of the resources sector to the state and national economy.