A group of researchers at West Virginia University have been awarded US$3 million from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to increase the supply of rare earth elements and critical minerals extracted from acid mine drainage across the country. Full story.
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RPMGlobal releases new XPAC function: gas drainage scheduling
RPMGlobal has introduced the newest functionality to its XPAC Underground Coal Solution (UGCS) suite: gas drainage scheduling. The addition, developed with the input of some of Australia’s largest underground coal operators, allows users to directly include factors that influence drainage times – like gas content and permeability – into the in-situ model. “When users design a series of longwall panels,…
Read MoreIndia putting 122 coal mines on auction block
The Ministry of Coal in India has reportedly put on commercial auction a collection of 122 coal and lignite mines in the country. Read full article on The Asia Miner.
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