How digital transformation is impacting the mining industry in South Africa

By James Murray

02 Feb 21

Analysis by accounting firm PwC and the Minerals Council South Africa claims miners are now increasingly making use…

Features & AnalysisMiningTechnology

Five themes set to top energy and mining agendas in 2021

By James Murray

27 Jan 21

Wood Mackenzie expects progress to be made in decarbonising metals production at mining sites, while downstream developments will…

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Nornickel joins blockchain initiative to support responsible minerals sourcing

By James Murray

15 Jan 21

The move by the Russian miner will see it link up with other industry stakeholders across the minerals…

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UK government blasted over decision to not stop Woodhouse Colliery coal mine

By James Murray

07 Jan 21

The £165m project, based on a coastal site near Whitehaven, West Cumbria, is set to be Britain’s first…

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What impact will the Woodhouse Colliery have on the UK and its climate targets?

By James Murray

07 Jan 21

The £165m facility will produce about 2.5 million tonnes of coking coal annually once it begins operations

Features & AnalysisMiningCoal

Tata Steel installs 4km piped conveyor at coal mines in Jharkhand, India

By NS Energy Staff Writer

04 Jan 21

The new conveyor will replace the 60-year old mono cable and bi-cable ropeway system, adding productivity at its…

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Alleged Chinese ban on Australian coal imports a ‘lose-lose’ situation, says Morrison

By James Murray

15 Dec 20

Any potential ban could prove a crushing blow to Australia, which is home to four of the world’s 10…

MiningCoalTransportation & Logistics

Jewellery brands urged to fight human rights abuses in mining supply chains

By James Murray

25 Nov 20

A report by Human Rights Watch highlights that most jewellers cannot assure consumers that their jewellery is “untainted…

MiningTransportation & LogisticsSupply Chain & Logistics Technology

Australia seeks clarity from China on reported coal import ban

By James Murray

13 Oct 20

The speculation over a potential coal ban first surfaced last week, when S&P Global Platts reported that Chinese…

MiningCoalSupply Chain & Logistics Technology

Brazilian miner Vale to take part in $624m expansion of Chinese port

By NS Energy Staff Writer

12 Oct 20

The port expansion project will help Vale secure a total port capacity of 40Mtpy in the Shulanghu port

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