by Gordon Barratt | Apr 29, 2022 | News
Finnish explorer and developer Keliber has been granted the building permit for its lithium chemical plant in Kokkola, paving the way for construction to start this summer. The plant will convert Keliber’s spodumene concentrate to battery-grade...
by Gordon Barratt | Apr 29, 2022 | News
In a span of five days, two coal mining accidents in Guizhou province resulted in 22 worker deaths. On 25 February, a roof accident at Sanhe Shunxun Coal Mine took the lives of 14 workers, and on 2 March, a coal and gas explosion at Limin Coal Mine resulted in eight...
by Gordon Barratt | Apr 28, 2022 | News
The De Beers’ Cullinan blue diamond has been auctioned for HK$450.9-million ($57.5-million) at Sotheby’s in Hong Kong. The 15.1 carat, fancy vivid blue diamond was sold Wednesday evening to an unnamed buyer. The step-cut gem, recovered from the Cullinan mine in South...
by Gordon Barratt | Apr 28, 2022 | News
Australia’s Coronado Global Resources flagged heightened requests for metallurgical coal from existing and new European customers ahead of a European Union (EU) ban on Russian coal imports in August. European and Asian coal importers are expected to join the...
by Gordon Barratt | Apr 28, 2022 | News
A new training facility designed for intricate mine rescue challenges has officially opened in the Central Highlands of Queensland. Resources Minister Scott Stewart said the new Queensland Mines Rescue Service (QMRS) station at Stewarton would ensure safety in the...
by Gordon Barratt | Apr 28, 2022 | News
Representatives from the coal industry testified in Washington USA about rail service issues that could put a strain on the nation’s power grid. Coal use saw a resurgence last year, as higher natural gas prices and a stronger economy created more demand for...
