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Senate Decision Clears Way for Adani’s Carmichael Mine, Australia
June 15, 2017
Rockhampton Mayor Margaret Strelow has welcomed amendments to the Native Title Act passed through the senate which clears the way for Adani’s Carmichael Mine to proceed. “We know this project has the power to turbocharge our local economy and provide
Barrick Gold Meets With Government of Tanzania to Commence Negotiations
June 15, 2017
Barrick Gold Corporation’s executive chairman John L. Thornton met today with the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, His Excellency Dr. John P. Magufuli, to discuss issues pertaining to Acacia Mining plc and the country’s current ban on mineral
Yanzhou Coal Gets Approval to Buy Rio Tinto’s Australia Coal Business for $2.45 Billion
June 14, 2017
Yanzhou Coal Mining Co. Ltd. on Monday said it’s $2.45 billion deal to buy a large part of Australian coal business of Rio Tinto PLC has got regulatory approvals from Chinese authorities. Yanzhou Coal said it has received approval from
New Report Puts Damper on Claims China Will Become Top Climate Warrior
June 14, 2017
Nearly 15,000 companies tested in 28 cities across China are failing basic environmental standards, according to the communist country’s state-run media. China’s Xinhua news agency found that 13,785 companies — or more than 70 percent of those inspected — violated
Greek Village Anargyroi Evacuated After Coal Mine Collapses
June 14, 2017
Dozens of villagers in northwestern Greece have evacuated their homes after a lignite mine nearby collapsed. All 182 inhabitants of the village of Anargyroi have been housed in hotels after leaving their homes, some of which are already collapsing in
Savannah Resources Completes Scoping Study at Its Mutamba Mineral Sands Project, Mozambique
June 14, 2017
Savannah Resources has completed the scoping study at its Mutamba mineral sands project in Mozambique. The study revealed that the Mutamba has the potential to be financially robust and long life mineral sands project, which is expected to offer better
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
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