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Strong Outlook for Poland’s New Coal Mines
November 27, 2017
Investor confidence in Poland’s coal mining industry is on the up again due to strong international prices for coking coal and strong steel demand. There are three high quality coking coal projects under development in Poland, which will diversify supply
Coal Becomes a Flashpoint in a Close Election in Australia
November 27, 2017
The bars along Wood Street have gone quiet. Thirsty mine workers on six-figure salaries have become a rarity since a coal-exporting boom ended. Boom-bust cycles are hardly new for this northern coastal city in the state of Queensland. But Greg
China Orders Local Governments to Ensure Coal Mine Safety
November 27, 2017
China has ordered local authorities to to prevent coal mine accidents and ensure safe production, following a fatal accident this month in northeast China that killed at least four. Authorities should follow work safety management regulations and supervise coal mines
Walkabout Resources Acquires Lonmin’s Northern Ireland Exploration Portfolio
November 21, 2017
Walkabout Resources Ltd has finalized the acquisition of a diversified exploration portfolio in Northern Ireland from Lonmin Plc, an international platinum group metal producer. This low-cost acquisition of an extensive exploration portfolio from an international major gives Walkabout access to
Tenaga Nasional Berhad and PLN Persero to Build Coal-fired Power Plant, Indonesia
November 21, 2017
Malaysia-based Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) and Indonesian state-owned power utility PLN Persero (PLN) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop a 400MW coal-fired power plant in Indonesia. The power plant will comprise two units of 200MW each and
Anova Metals Commences Development of Second Fortune Gold Mine, Western Australia
November 21, 2017
Anova Metals welcomes the arrival of mining contractor GBF Mining to its Second Fortune Gold Mine located within the 100 percent owned Linden Gold Project in Western Australia. The mining contractor arrived on site over the weekend ahead of commencing
European Lithium Schedules PFS Delivery for Its Wolfsberg Lithium Project, Austria
November 21, 2017
European Lithium has appointed all necessary consultants for the planned pre-feasibility study (PFS) for its Wolfsberg Lithium Project located in Austria. DRA Global is the lead consultant for the PFS and its project team began introductory work on October 31,
Mitsubishi Starts Construction on $2 Billion Cirebon Power Plant Expansion, Indonesia
November 21, 2017
Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems (MHPS) has commenced construction work for the $2bn Cirebon expansion project to add a new 1GW coal-fired power plant in West Java Province, Indonesia. The project will see the expansion of the 660MW coal-fired Cirebon power
Anti-Coal Pledge Falls Flat at United Nations Climate Summit
November 21, 2017
A group of 20 countries pledged to phase out coal-fired electricity in the next 13 years, but absent are the world’s major coal consumers, including China, India and the U.S. Germany is also absent from the group despite its efforts
Freeport-McMoRan Evacuates Mine Worker’s Families After Shootings Near Its Grasberg Mine, Indonesia
November 20, 2017
U.S. miner Freeport-McMoRan Inc is evacuating spouses and children of workers from its giant Indonesian copper mine after a string of shootings in the area raised security concerns. The move follows efforts by Indonesian authorities on Friday to evacuate villages
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