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Thermal Coal Producers to Close Supply Gap Following Australia’s Cyclone Debbie
April 12, 2017
Coking coal market has witnessed a supply gap following the effects caused by the disastrous Cyclone Debbie. The thermal coal producers will be endeavoring to close this gap by altering their thermal supplies to fulfill the demands of the steelmakers.
Indonesia Issues Freeport McMoRan Temporary Permit for Grasberg Mine as Mine Negotiations Continue
April 10, 2017
Indonesia has issued Freeport McMoRan’s local unit with a temporary “special mining permit” allowing the miner to apply for a resumption of copper concentrate exports while the two sides negotiate longer-term mining rights. Teguh Pamuji, the secretary general of the
Adani Granted Water License for Its Carmichael Coal Mine Project, Australia
April 7, 2017
Indian energy giant Adani’s controversial Carmichael coal and mine project in Australia has received approval for a water licence from Queensland state government, a ‘milestone’ in the approval process for the 21.7 billion dollar project. Adani Australia confirmed this on
India Set to Start Auction Process for Commercial Coal Mines
April 7, 2017
The government may soon start the process of commercial coal mine auction as it waits for feedback on the discussion paper floated by the coal ministry. These mines will not have any restriction on the end use of the dry
Fatality at New Gold’s Peak Mines, Australia
April 6, 2017
New Gold Inc. reported that on the afternoon of April 3, a contract worker supporting the Peak Mines in Australia indicated he was feeling ill while working underground. The individual was brought to surface and treated by the mine’s emergency
Heron Resources Receives Final License to Commence Construction of Woodlawn Mine, Australia
April 6, 2017
Heron Resources Limited has received its environmental protection license (No. 20841) (EPL) from the NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) covering proposed construction, mining and processing activities at the Woodlawn Project site. This is the final licensing requirement prior to the
El Salvador’s Congress Approves Ban on All Metals Mining
April 5, 2017
El Salvador’s congress has approved a total ban on the mining of metals in the country, one of the first to enact such a broad ban. Environmentalists have noted that some other countries have enacted bans on strip mining, open-pit
Harmony Gold Gives Ultimatum to Striking Workers at Its Kusasalethu Mine, South Africa
April 5, 2017
Gold mining group Harmony has given striking workers at its Kusasalethu mine near Carletonville, Gauteng, until Tuesday night to return to work failing which they could face disciplinary action. The group said on Monday the striking workers had ignored a
National Union of Mineworkers Threatens Strike at Eskom Over Coal Plant Shutdowns, Africa
April 5, 2017
The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) on Wednesday threatened to go on strike at state-run utility Eskom over its plans to mothball five coal-powered stations, a move the union says would lead to thousands of job losses. NUM General Secretary
Quinto to Acquire Camarinhas Gold Project, Brazil
April 4, 2017
Quinto Real Capital Corporation has signed an arm’s length option agreement with Americas Gold Corporation, SA, Elicio Gomes Lopes and Brasincor Empreendimentos E Participacoes SA, to acquire a 100 percent interest in the Camarinhas gold project in Brazil, which consists
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