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Glencore coal

Coal demand soars despite challenges says report

Fossil fuel orders continue to jump in the face of growing volatility, new research found. Coal consumption recently hit a record high, rising 3.3 per cent to 8.3 billion tonnes during 2022. The...

Dump truck fatality

Unstable ground fatally flips heavy vehicle operator

A volatile surface claimed the life of a mine worker. Authorities recently examined what caused a haul truck to fatally overturn at an undisclosed operation on 22 May 2023. “The edge of the...

Rio Tinto heavy vehicles

Mining giant transitions away from fossil fuels

A major resources producer abandoned non-renewable energy sources for the first time. Rio Tinto confirmed none of its heavy machinery will run on fossil diesel at its Boron operation. Haul trucks...

Mine roof collapse

Roof collapse kills mine worker

A structural failure ended a resources employee’s life. Authorities recently investigated how a roof collapse killed a mine worker. Investigators revealed the incident occurred while a standing...

Truck engine fatality

Two blocking suspected in mine truck fatality

Authorities are examining whether a lifting accident involving a heavy vehicle killed a resources employee. Investigators are trying to determine whether anti-two blocking devices could have...

Peabody Energy Coppabella Coal Mine

Resources giants mull potential merger says report

Two multinational mining companies are considering whether to combine their global operations, insiders said. Speculation is growing that US-headquartered Peabody Energy and Brisbane-based Coronado...

South32 workers

$1B coal expansion cancelled due to weak profits

A multinational mining company abandoned a coal project because it would not generate enough income. South32 recently cancelled its Dendrobium Next Domain (DND) Project at the existing Dendrobium...