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Australia’s Mining Industry Looks Towards New Wave of Automation
June 9, 2017
Australia’s mining industry continues to push the boundaries of automation with the use of robots and remote-controlled equipment expanding in the industry. Automation in mining has a long history as companies look to extract minerals more efficiently and more safely.
Australia Court Rules Against New Hope Coal’s Acland Mine Expansion, Queensland
June 9, 2017
An Australian court on Wednesday said it would recommend against the granting of a lease to allow New Hope Coal to expand its Acland thermal coal mine in Queensland state. The expansion by New Hope, first proposed in 2007, would
India Sets New Coal Wash Rules in Bidding Process for Coal Mines
June 9, 2017
Successful bidders in the upcoming mines auction will have to wash the metallurgical coal in the pit-head washery so as to improve the quality of dry fuel, as per the new auction rules. “Successful bidders will be required to wash
Adani’s $16.5 Billion Carmichael Coal Mine Project Gets Final Investment Approval, Australia
June 8, 2017
Indian energy firm Adani Group has given final investment approval for its $16.5bn Carmichael coal mine project in Australia. Carmichael coal mine is a proposed thermal coal mine in the north of the Galilee Basin in Central Queensland, which is
Wollongong Coal to Submit Amended Underground Expansion Plan, NSW
June 7, 2017
Wollongong Coal has conceded its longwall mining plans under the water catchment will not be approved, and has started work on a proposal using a less damaging method of mining. But the new proposal will seek to extend further under
Bathurst Resources Set to Open Black Diamond Coal Mine, New Zealand
June 7, 2017
Black Diamond, the new coalmine alongside Coaldale coalmine, is half complete and on track to open completely in the coming months. Last year the Southland District Council awarded resource consent to Bathurst Resources, which operates the existing Takitimu and Coaldale
Chinese Miners Arrested in Zambia for Illegal Mining
June 7, 2017
China has complained to Zambia after 31 of its nationals were arrested at the weekend for alleged illegal mining practices. A senior Chinese foreign ministry official is quoted as saying that the Zambian authorities have failed to provide strong evidence.
North Korean Coal Exports Drop to Zero in April
June 7, 2017
North Korean coal exports dropped to zero in April, a United Nations report showed Sunday, as the international community puts pressure on the reclusive regime to give up its nuclear and long-range missile programs. The sanctions committee under the United
Bolivian Mining Exports Blocked by Chile Strike
June 2, 2017
Bolivian tin, zinc and silver miners are unable to meet deliveries due to a six-day strike by Chilean customs workers at the country’s ports, according to Bolivia’s government. The strike is currently holding up 300t of tin shipments and has
Coal Powered India Won’t Leave Climate Deal
June 2, 2017
India’s prime minister said in Berlin Tuesday that his country would be willing to stay wed to the Paris climate agreement even if the Trump administration pulls out of the deal. Prime Minister Narendra Modi told German Chancellor Angela Merkel
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