
Activists plan to shutdown German lignite mine
Activists are planning a “mass civil trespass” to shutdown operations at one of Europe’s largest coal mines.
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Activists are planning a “mass civil trespass” to shutdown operations at one of Europe’s largest coal mines.

Armstrong Energy lost US$13.441 million in 1Q15 as high interest repayments continue to weigh down the company’s bottom line.

At the NSW Mining Industry and Suppliers conference, RungePincockMinarco’s advisory team won the Outstanding Supplier of the Year Award.

Caterpillar and RIMCO representatives are to visit Cuba to establish strong relationships in this emerging market and promote open markets and free trade.

Lignite is an essential fuel in many countries for power generation but traditional lignite-fired power plants are subcritical and relatively inefficient.

Illegal mines that were ordered to close continue to operate, exacerbating China’s coal oversupply.

Coal, natural gas and renewable power sources will account for roughly equal part of the global energy mix by 2040.

Essar Power Gujarat has reported a turnaround performance for FY16 with EBITDA growing by 163% y/y.

Peabody recorded a net loss of US$165.1 million t in 1Q16 on weak coal sales in the US and Australia.

DMT and Kazgeology sign an MoU to collaborate on developing the evaluation of mineral deposits in Kazakhstan to recognised international standards.

High-efficiency low-emissions coal-fired power technologies remain a key component of a secure energy supply.

The Grosvenor project delivers its first coal from its underground longwall seven months ahead of schedule and more than US$100 million below budget.