Archives: Coal technology

Biothermica Technologies Inc, a Canadian cleantech corporation, has announced the delivery and full operation of its first full-scale Vamox® unit developed for the abatement of ventilation air methane (VAM) from one of the largest metallurgical coal mines in Buchanan County, Virginia (USA) owned by Coronado Global Resources, an Australian public corporation listed on ASX. Approved[…]

Thiess says its mining services contract with BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) for the Caval Ridge operations in Queensland, Australia, has been extended for potentially another five years. The contract, which starts on December 1, 2022, for a potential term of up to five years, has revenue to Thiess valued up to A$600 million ($389 million),[…]

Mastermyne, a subsidiary of Metarock Group Ltd, has secured a new two-year fixed term contract (plus two-year extension option) with Whitehaven Coal, a Tier 1 client, for the cut and flit mining method at its Narrabri Mine, in New South Wales, Australia. This contract is a remobilisation of a former similar cut and flit contract[…]

Technology companies ABB and FLSmidth have announced that they will share expertise under a new agreement. The two technology leaders “will collaborate to investigate ways to support the transition to carbon-neutral mining operations. ABB and FLSmidth will use their combined strengths across technology, equipment, mineral processing expertise, automation, electrification and digital solutions.” The companies will[…]

CR has announced the results of a collaborative development with Jaws of a new bucket, lip and ground engaging tool (GET) combination for 800 t excavators at Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek coal operation in Australia that, it says, has resulted in a 2.6% increase in bucket payload. CR says it is “constantly on the lookout for[…]

NRW Holdings Limited says its wholly-owned subsidiary, Action Drill & Blast Pty Ltd, has been awarded a five-year drilling contract by Stanmore Resources SMC Limited at its South Walker Creek mine. The contract, valued at circa A$65 million ($41 million) over the five years, is due to commence in November 2022 and will leverage a[…]

Orica says it has hit another milestone in its “Alpha” trials for the wireless WebGen™ 200 solution, with the first surface mining blast conducted at TerraCom’s Blair Athol coal mine in Queensland, Australia. Orica’s WebGen team recently successfully loaded and fired the first open-pit coal blast with the through-the-earth, fully wireless initiating system at the[…]

BUMA Australia has won its third contract in 2022, with the mining service provider extending its relationship with BHP Mitsubishi Alliance’s (BMA) Goonyella Riverside mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin for up to another five years. This award covers delivering mining services at the operation and extends the company’s existing delivery scope at the mine. BUMA[…]

With a strong understanding of the coal mining industry, proximity detection system (PDS) and collision prevention system (CPS) specialist Booyco Electronics says continues to steer the evolution of PDS and CPS solutions that meet specific requirements for both surface and underground collieries. In line with the mining industry’s quest for zero harm, a stringent safety[…]

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions in southern Africa says it has very effectively transitioned its operations to Khomanani, its new high-tech head office facility, workshop and manufacturing complex in Kempton Park, Johannesburg. The facility was officially opened by his Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa today. Representing an investment of ZAR350 million, Khomanani – which accommodates approximately[…]