by Gordon Barratt | Apr 7, 2020 | News
Synthetic zeolite is used extensively in industries, including for water treatment and detergents. Source: Collinsdictionary Australian mineral and compound producer, Metalsearch, has moved a step closer to commercialising its novel synthetic zeolites production from...
by Gordon Barratt | Apr 7, 2020 | News
Caterpillar is set to release the Cat AD63 underground articulated truck worldwide in late 2020.The AD63 features 5 per cent increased payload and more torque for enhanced production capabilities, making the truck superior to its predecessor, the AD60. With a 63-tonne...
by Gordon Barratt | Apr 7, 2020 | News
This week, the government will decide whether or not to open a new UK coal mine. A refusal will mean heritage steam in the UK, as well as many of the country’s steel and cement industries, will be dependent on imported coal. Many of the UK’s heritage railways may have...
by Gordon Barratt | Apr 7, 2020 | News
Set of train cars with coal transport by rail – countryside view: GETTY 1. How big is the US coal industry, and what is its growth trajectory? US coal employment peaked in the 1920s and the whole sector (mining, transport, and power plants) currently...
by Gordon Barratt | Apr 6, 2020 | News
Battery minerals developer Australian Mines has set itself the target of becoming certified Carbon Neutral under the Australian government’s Climate Active program by the end of the year. Australian Mines aims to have its Sconi operation in Queensland, Australia,...
by Gordon Barratt | Apr 6, 2020 | News
Kalkaroo copper-gold project area The South Australian Government has cut all exploration and licence fees in the minerals sector to soften the blow of the industry’s coronavirus containment procedures. The fee relief will extend the due date for licenses until the 31...