Coal mining news
BHP and Mitsubishi sign MoU to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
BHP and Mitsubishi Development Pty Ltd are reviewing opportunities to undertake research, pilot new ideas, and develop and deploy new emissions reduction technologies.
Mining investors remain unimpressed despite top performing miners
Stakeholders are concerned that the industry is lagging when it comes to a number of factors that have not been a traditional focus of the mining industry.
Teck to apply additional CAN$600 million to total share buyback
Teck has announced a share buyback increase to CAN$1 billion and a redemption of US$600 million principal amount of notes.
JSW granted concession for Bzie-Debina 1-Zachód deposit
The Minister of the Environment granted a concession to Jastrzebska Spólka Weglowa for extraction of hard coal and methane as an accompanying mineral from the Bzie Debina 1-Zachód deposit.
QRC welcomes reassurance of no royalty increase offer from Palaszczuk Government
The QRC will now ask its member companies to consider the offer along with their request for the resources industry to contribute AUS$70 million to a Regional Infrastructure Fund over three years.
Morien provides update on Donkin mine
Morien has been granted approval by the Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education for a revised ground control procedure, which allows for the continuation of mining and development operations at its Donkin mine.
Leading the way for women in mining
Veronica Towndrow-Bree, a finalist for the Exceptional Young Woman in NSW Mining Award, is leading the way for women in mining.
Komatsu selects ABB for 100th AC multi-drive order for open-pit shovels
The latest multi-drive line-up order extends integration with P&H heavy duty shovels used by Komatsu customers worldwide.
Queensland should proceed with final approvals for Adani’s Carmichael mine, says MCA
CSIRO and Geoscience Australia’s recent assessment of the Carmichael project clears the way for the Queensland Government to finalise the remaining approvals.
Insurers shun Adani’s Carmichael mine, reflecting the industry’s retreat from coal
Julien Vincent and Elana Sulakshana from Unfriend Coal Campaign discuss the insurance campaign against the Adani Carmichael coal mine.