by Gordon Barratt | Oct 8, 2020 | News
When American Resources Corp. reported quarterly results in late July, the company said it created a wholly-owned subsidiary, American Rare Earth, to explore and monetize rare earth mineral deposits. Founded as a coal company, American Resources said it mined no coal...
by Gordon Barratt | Oct 7, 2020 | News
Singapore-based marine design company SeaTech Solutions International has been selected to provide the basic design for a new seabed mining vessel. Singapore-based marine design company SeaTech Solutions International has been selected to provide the basic design for...
by Gordon Barratt | Oct 7, 2020 | News
Image: Magnetite Mines Magnetite Mines plans to conduct a trial on a magnetic resonance sensor developed by CSIRO at the Razorback iron ore project in South Australia. The company inked an agreement with NextOre, which will supply a mobile bulk ore sorting plant that...
by Gordon Barratt | Oct 7, 2020 | News
The Australian Government’s 2020-21 Budget is a win for the mining industry as it prioritises training and education, and research and development in manufacturing and supporting industries. This includes a new JobMaker hiring credit to accelerate employment growth...
by Gordon Barratt | Oct 7, 2020 | News
A Texas-based company has announced the closure of its remaining coal-fired power plants in Illinois and two in Ohio as part of a plan to transition to renewable energy and reduce the company’s carbon footprint. Vistra Corp., had already shuttered four Illinois...
by Gordon Barratt | Oct 7, 2020 | News
India is considering a proposal that may force some of its dirtiest coal plants to close, as policy makers in one of the world’s top polluters increasingly focus on climate change. The plan under consideration by the power ministry would cap plants’ so-called heat...