PT Bukit Makmur Mandiri Utama (BUMA), the principal subsidiary of PT Delta Dunia Makmur Tbk (Delta Dunia Group), has successfully extended a coal mining contractor contract with PT Indonesia Pratama (IPR), a subsidiary of PT Bayan Resources (Bayan Group) on 23 October. The contract extension spans 11 years, starting in 2024, and will significantly increase total overburden removal to approximately…
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Philippines-based Semirara Mining and Power has disclosed plans to invest PHP291 billion (US$5.0 billion) for its coal mine expansion project in Semirara Island, Caluya, Antique, reported the Manila Standard. Semirara said in documents submitted to the country’s Department of Environment and Natural Resources that the investment would expand the existing Molave and Narra pits and the Acacia deposit. The project…
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Rocprop is an ideal secondary roof support for coal, hard rock and soft rock mining environments. The compact, all-steel roof support prop offers active pre-loading and stable yield, providing predictable performance, in both static and dynamic load conditions. Under static load conditions, it sustains constant load-bearing characteristics and its steel construction makes it suitable for long-term use. In dynamic conditions…
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After laying off 19 employees in November, Black Butte Coal Co. has allegedly started a second round of layoffs at its surface mine in Sweetwater County, Wyo., reported Wyoming Public Radio citing a SweetwaterNOW article. Full story.
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India’s Ministry of Coal recently held a stakeholders’ consultation on draft mining plan guidelines for coal and lignite blocks on 1 July. The guidelines aim to foster a more sustainable and ethical approach to coal mining. Twenty-five coal and lignite mining companies participated in the event. Additional Secretary Shri M. Nagaraju highlighted the ministry’s dedication to enhancing the regulatory framework…
Read MoreVirginia governor Glenn Youngkin recently made several appointments to his key board, including eight in coal mining. Full story.
Read MoreIndonesian coal mining contractor PT Putra Perkasa Abadi (PPA) will be on a growth path this year, reportedly adding 4,000 employees to its roster. Full story.
Read MoreThe Andean nation of Colombia is reportedly finalising a launch of a national mining company and a new state-owned mining company as royalties rise in the region. The government’s National Mining Agency (NMA) told Reuters last week that Colombian president Gustavo Petro has vowed to reform the mining sector, focusing on critical minerals for the energy transition, like copper. While…
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Bowen Coking Coal has become the newest independent met coal producer in Queensland, Australia, with the start of coal mining at the Broadmeadow East pit near Moranbah. Read full article.
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The West Virginia Coal Hall of Fame has inducted four industry veterans for its 24th class, the class of 2022. Read full article here.
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