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Rio Tinto Recognized by White Ribbon Australia for Its Commitment to Family and Domestic Violence
March 16, 2018
Rio Tinto has been officially recognized by White Ribbon Australia for taking active steps in the workplace to stop violence against women. Following more than 18 months work, Rio Tinto has achieved a White Ribbon Workplace Accreditation, recognizing the company
NTPC Completes First Phase of $2.9 Billion Kudgi Thermal Power Plant, India
March 15, 2018
NTPC has completed the first phase of the 4GW Kudgi super thermal power station in the Indian state of Karnataka with the commissioning of a third unit, of 800MW capacity. The Indian state-owned power generator will be constructing two more
Peabody Orders Complete Cat® Longwall with Advanced Automation for North Goonyella Mine
March 14, 2018
Peabody recently ordered a complete Cat® longwall mining system for its North Goonyella Mine located in central Queensland, Australia. The Cat longwall system includes roof supports and a face conveyor for a 300-meter face, shearer and beam stage loader. The
Eurasia Mining Starts Work at West Kytlim Project in Ural Mountains, Russia
March 13, 2018
Eurasia Mining plc has announced the start of site works for the 2018 field season at its West Kytlim Project in the Ural Mountains. The AIM-listed firm said terms have now been finalized with OOO Techstroy of Nizhny Tagil, an
Indonesia Government Sets Coal Price for Power Plants
March 13, 2018
Antara News reported that Indonesia government, through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, set the price of coal for national electricity generators. The price was set through Minister`s Decree No. 1395K/30/MEM/2018 on the Sale Price of Coal for the
Harworth Group Launches Next Stage of Redevelopment at Former Northumberland Alcan Site, UK
March 13, 2018
A complex, 18 months demolition and excavation program to clear and prepare more than 175 acres of brownfield land for 1.3m sq ft of development at the former Alcan aluminium plant has been completed with owners, Harworth Group, announcing plans
Rio Tinto to Retrain Employees Whose Roles Will Be Replaced By Driverless Trucks, Australia
March 13, 2018
The West Australian premier is pushing for Rio Tinto to retrain the estimated 200 employees whose roles will be replaced by driverless trucks. Rio Tinto will introduce driverless trucks to a new mine in the Pilbara region later this month,
Rio Tinto’s Salisbury Warns WA’s Iron Ore Industry is Facing Growing Competition from Brazil
March 13, 2018
Rio Tinto iron ore boss Chris Salisbury has warned WA’s iron ore industry is facing growing competition from Brazil as a flight to quality by Chinese steelmakers delivers big premiums for the South American country’s higher-grade ore. Speaking at a
Yancoal Australia Acquires Stake in Warkworth Joint Venture for $230 Million
March 12, 2018
Yancoal Australia Ltd has completed the 28.89 percent acquisition of a stake in the Warkworth joint venture for US$230 million. This boosts the China-backed Yancoal’s position in the Hunter Valley coal mining region of New South Wales. The acquisition of
Congolese President Kabila Signs Mining Law Expected to Increase Royalties
March 12, 2018
Congolese President Joseph Kabila has signed a mining law that is expected to increase the country’s royalties despite opposition from major mining companies. Kabila announced the signing on Friday, two days after he met with mining company representatives for at
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