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Peabody Energy has announced in full year results for 2012, reporting an increase in operating profits to US$ 1.59 billion. Investment in Australia will continue apace; however, the company warns of depressed conditions in the US market due to muted economic growth and increased coal-to-gas switching.
India is set to become the largest importer of coal in the world. But doubts remain over many aspects of current power sector legislation and electricity tariffs. Mike King examines the uncertainty this is creating for the power generating companies and the miners that serve them.
Environmental regulation of the Canadian oilsands projects is similar to other operations of comparable size and scope, IHS CERA report says.
New World Resources, a leading hard coal and coke producer in Central Europe, has announced its production and sales targets for 2012.
Danish engineering company, FLSmidth, has made an offer for Ludowici Ltd, a leading provider of coal centrifuges, vibrating screens and complementary wear resistant products and services for the minerals industries. The acquisition would enable FLSmidth to complete its coal processing product ofference and strengten the company’s position in one of the largest mining markets in the world.
BHP Billiton has given the Queensland Government notice of a proposed rail corridor alignment to the Port of Abbot Point, which can be used to accommodate multiple rail lines, including a dedicated rail line for BHP Billiton and its joint venture partners in the Bowen Basin.
American Petroleum Institute president comments on how making the right energy choices can help the US economy.
BP forecasts robust global energy demand to 2030 despite efficiency gains.
January 2011: Kay Sever examines the ‘intangible’ factors which act as an obstacle to success.
Ncondezi Coal Co. Ltd, a coal exploration and development company with coal assets in Mozambique, has announced the signing of a new rail and port infrastructure agreement as part of its strategy to export coal from its Ncondezi project.
McLanahan Corp. acquire Universal Engineering and J.H. Fletcher & Co. enter into a distribution agreement with Joy Mining Machinery.
Nancy Yamaguchi, Hydrocarbon Engineering Contributing Editor, evaluates Australia’s diverse and vibrant energy industry, focusing on its burgeoning LNG export trade.