Anglo American responds to Peabody concerns

Anglo American has released a statement in regards to American coal producer Peabody Energy reviewing options related to its acquisition of Anglo American’s coal assets in Australia. The miner said it does not believe that the stoppage at its Moranbah North mine on 31 March constitutes a Material Adverse Change in accordance with the definitive agreements with Peabody. A small…

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TMC submits deep sea recovery application

In what its executives have called a world first, The Metals Company (TMC) has submitted applications to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for two exploration licenses and one commercial recovery permit under the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act (DSHMRA). CEO Gerard Barron said the company made the move after last month’s executive order from U.S. President Donald…

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Jennmar acquires Rohrig Heavy Equipment Maintenance

Jennmar, on behalf of its Jennmar Services (JMS) subsidiary, has acquired maintenance and repair services group Rohrig Heavy Equipment Maintenance. The transaction will expand the offerings of JMS, it said, bolstering its existing capabilities as a contract labor and customized industrial solutions that provides plant maintenance, trucking, excavation, reclamation, water transfer, fabrication and welding, steel erection, concrete services, and operations.…

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Australian state seeking input on mining regs

The Government of South Australia’s Department for Energy and Mining is seeking feedback on a range of potential improvements to the state’s Mining Act. The consultation seeks to ensure the Mining Act is fit for purpose and helps meet the demand in a way that, as it noted, “supports industry, community and environmental expectations.” The Mining Act 1971 and its…

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Komatsu Australia becoming PNG distributor

Komatsu Australia will now be serving Papua New Guinea customers after its acquisition of distributor UMW Niugini Limited. The business has been renamed Komatsu Niugini Limited (KNL). Sean Taylor, Komatsu Australia Managing Director, said the acquisition succeeded a change in ownership structure of the joint venture parties that previously owned UMW. The acquisition was completed on 1 May. “As a…

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