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Thomas Boutaugh, PEC Consulting Group – PENTA Engineering Corp., USA, discusses the advances in technology in the underground coal mining industry since the 1970s.
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Thomas Boutaugh, PEC Consulting Group – PENTA Engineering Corp., USA, discusses the advances in technology in the underground coal mining industry since the 1970s.

Caterpillar is adding a new platform, MineStar Edge, to augment the Cat® MineStar™ Solutions suite of technologies and to align with the way many mining operations manage their businesses.

Diversified mining services company Perenti Global Ltd has recently announced its earthmoving parts and equipment subsidiary, BTP, has been awarded a three-year extension worth AUS$126 million to its existing contract with Peabody Australia.

Rajant Corporation and Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia are improving operational safety and productivity through the use of autonomous haulage systems in an Australian coal mine.

TOMRA Sorting Mining has developed virtual testing capabilities to help mining operations ensure their business and operational continuity, enabling them to take informed purchasing decisions for their sorting plants.

NTPC Ltd has achieved 100% plant load factor (PLF) on 9 May 2020, at three of its thermal power stations.

Buffalo Coal has announced that it has successfully implemented measures allowing it to achieve the utilisation of 50% of its employees at its mining operations as from 4 May 2020.

The World Coal Association (WCA) is being are asked to support its governments around the world.

Kal Tire has announced the certification of its new carbon calculator that is able to determine fuel and carbon emissions saved by retreading earthmover tyres compared to buying new.

MC Mining Ltd has provided a market update with regards to the impact on the company of the global COVID-19 pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic represents the biggest shock to the global energy system in more than seven decades.

Arch Coal, Inc. has announced that it is changing its name to Arch Resources, Inc., effective 15 May 2020.