
Mining groups criticise FIFO law changes
Mining groups have criticised proposed laws that would limit the use of fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers in Queensland.
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Mining groups have criticised proposed laws that would limit the use of fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers in Queensland.

China Shenhua Energy Co., the listed arm of Chinese largest coal company, Shenhua Group, has recorded a 21.2% fall in sales in February.

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd has successfully renovated and modernised a 110 MW thermal set at Barauni, extending its working life by 15 – 20 years.

Thermal and metallurgical coal prices are expected to continue their downward slide this year with thermal coal facing significant potential challenge from global LNG glut.

Coal of Africa had a busy six months between July and December 2015 as its progressed development at Makhado and bid for Universal Coal.

Glencore is looking to sell its GTrain coal haulage business as part of a global push to reduce its massive debt pile.

The Queensland state government has announced a measure to relieve the financial burden on coal exploration companies working in the state.

The new Cat® C2 Series articulated dump truck range includes the 314 hp 725C2 and the 367 hp 730C2 and 730C2 EJ with ejector-type body.

Peabody looked to be on the brink of Chapter 11 bankruptcy as it delayed interested payments under a 30-day grace period.

Martin Engineering has introduced a wear-resistant fused alloy plate that can withstand more abrasion than other protective metal linings.

Jean-Sébastien Jacques succeeds Sam Walsh as Rio Tinto Chief Executive and will lead Rio through a complex mining industry.

The EIA's Short-Term Energy Outlook is forecasting that 2016 will be the first year that natural gas-fired generation exceeds coal generation in the US on an annual basis.