August 26, 2011 South Africa’s Optimum Coal confirms bid interest South Africa's Optimum Coal Holdings confirmed on Friday it had received expressions of interest from unnamed third parties, a day after sources close to the deal said commodities trader Glencore…
August 26, 2011 Mining in America more dangerous than policing, statistics show Working in a mine is more dangerous than being a police officer in America, according to the latest data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
August 26, 2011 10 dead in east China mining accidents Ten people were confirmed dead and three others injured in two unrelated coal mine accidents on Thursday in east China, local authorities said.
August 26, 2011 China shuts down 1,289 illegal coal mines As of the end of July, work safety authorities had shut down 1,289 coal mines in the nationwide crackdown on illegal production at coal mines, Zhao Tiechui, deputy head of…
August 25, 2011 50,000 Chileans battle police against billionaire president Reuters reports 50,000 protesters battled police in Chile's capital on Thursday, the second day of a two-day strike against unpopular President Sebastian Pinera. A recent poll put the right-wing leader's…
August 25, 2011 De-mucking system for heavy mud introduced Every day up to 400 trucks leave the coal stockpile Kohlenhuck of Deutsche Steinkohle in Kamp-Lintfort, Germany. A special FRUTIGER De-Mucking System washes the trucks before they enter the public…
August 25, 2011 Professor develops innovative technology for wireless underground communication In recent years, the tragic story of mine accidents has been retold many times in international headlines. But thanks to the work of Ryerson University researcher Xavier Fernando, countless miners'…
August 25, 2011 South Africa’s Eskom accepts BHP coal pricing ruling Eskom will not appeal the court ruling that it has to disclose the special pricing deal it has with mineral resources group BHP Billiton, says Eskom CEO Brian Dames.
August 25, 2011 EPA finalizes surface-mining guidelines Federal regulators have finalized surface-mining guidelines that have caused controversy in Appalachian coal country. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said use of the guidelines will better protect water quality and…
August 25, 2011 European steel producers continue to face tough times European producers will continue to face tough times ahead in 2011 on falling sales figurres for both long and flat steel products in 2011, according to UK consultancy MEPS.
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