American Resources has commenced production at its Carnegie 2 underground metallurgical coal operation in Pike County, Ky., ahead of schedule and with offtake that is already committed. Read full article.
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China considering end to Australian coal ban: report
Several global reports have cited new talks by Chinese officials toward the idea of ending a nearly two-year ban on Australian coal, in part by choppy supply chain waters. According to a 14 July Bloomberg report, a proposal will be prepared and submitted to senior leaders with a recommendation that Australian imports resume in Beijing. The impetus: easing tensions, as…
Read MoreAnglo’s Aquila ascends to start
The longwall shearer is now in operation at Anglo American’s new Aquila metallurgical coal operation in central Queensland, marking the official start of production at the leading-edge A$226 million project. Read full article from The Asia Miner.
Read MoreNew West Virginia longwall mine kicks off operations
Arch Resources has confirmed that the long-awaited start of production at the Leer South longwall operation in Barbour County, W.Va., has finally arrived. Read full article from North American Mining.
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