August 24, 2009

Coal producer Murray Energy launches into the manufacture of longwall shields

Ohio-based Murray Energy is the largest independent coal producer in the US. In Illinois, Murray Energy independent operating subsidiary The American Coal Co operates the Galatia mining complex, the New Future and…

August 21, 2009

Chinese UCG deal

AN Australian, a UK and two Chinese companies have banded together to assess development of a commercial underground coal gasification operation with […]

August 20, 2009

Murray Energy to build its own longwall coal mining equipment

The largest independent U.S. coal miner, Murray Energy has launched American Equipment and Machine Inc. to manufacture and rebuild longwall mining equipment […]

August 20, 2009

Coal Companies Could Get Boost

Goldman Sachs analysts recently stated that American coal companies will likely get a boost in their stock performance as countries regain their energy appetites and manufacturers switch factories back on.

August 19, 2009

Methane capture – Trolex looks at the implications, Industrea sells more to China

The advance of methane recovery monitoring equipment technology is helping companies improve safety and generate new revenue. Phil McLean, Senior Engineer at gas sensing specialist Trolex explains the opportunities ahead.…

August 10, 2009

Arch Coal Building Colo Plant To Remove Impurities

Arch Coal Inc. says it will build a plant at a western Colorado mine to remove impurities that have contributed to a production slowdown and layoffs.

August 10, 2009

Bucyrus longwall for Bogdanka coal

Crushing & Conveying     Bucyrus has won a contract to deliver a complete, automated plow longwall to Polish mine operator Lubelski Wegiel […]

August 10, 2009

Bucyrus longwall for Bogdanka coal

Bucyrus has won a contract to deliver a complete, automated plow longwall to Polish mine operator Lubelski Wegiel Bogdanka SA for its Bogdanka coal mine in Puchaczów.

August 10, 2009

Fuel cells for underground vehicles – progress is being made

One of the articles in IM’s forthcoming September issue looks at fuel cells vehicles for underground mines, and mentions the Fuelcell Propulsion Institute (www.fuelcellpropulsion.org). A government-industry consortium - the Mine Safety and…

August 10, 2009

New US labour-backed study supports economic, energy benefits of coal

A new study backed by major labour unions concluded that clean coal technologies can help usher in a US economic boon, boost the nation’s energy security and successfully manage carbon…