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Do Greenpeace belong at the #UN table after such overt demonstration or is their voice more necessary than ever to be heard before we start trawling the ocean floor for minerals? Should The Metals Company be compelled to pause its plans, or does that risk giving further licence to #fossilfuel firms to maintain their levels of production? Considering all the harm caused by mining and refining on the land, can we allow this to be repeated unseen on the abyssal plain? https://lnkd.in/ekik78Xi

The first 100-day agenda of the Narendra Modi government if voted to power again would include operationalising 12 new coal mines, near-exclusive transfer of coking coal blocks to steel companies willing to set up washeries via auction route, source in the know told FE. A policy for the critical minerals other than those covered under a recent policy is also in the works, the source added. Additionally, the coal ministry also aims to launch the Request for Proposals for gasification projects announced in FY24 and come up with a revised production plan for the country’s coal mines. As per the source, the coal ministry is charting out a new policy wherein the ownership of any other mineral – critical or rare earth elements– found within a coal block will mostly go to the respective mining company, with very little share for the government. https://lnkd.in/g5STfdY6

The Uinta Basin: With few export opportunities, competition from the Powder River Basin to the north and a contracting domestic customer base, the region's footprint has already shrunk dramatically. For the first three quarters of last year (fresher data is pending), Uinta Basin coal production was down 24.1% compared to just a year ago and down over 54% from a decade ago. It also looks like things are going to be looking a lot worse soon. A major mine is shutting down. Customers of the basin have retirements looming in just the next few years. How much longer will we be mining #coal from Utah and Colorado's Basin? #energy Uinta Basin coal production levels crashing as customer base dwindles https://lnkd.in/e7CaGDrV

Thank you Sun Mining for facilitating last week's visit to Berau Coal. Main purpose was to observe the application of water gel in a coal mine and its potential for integration into our operations. I must admit, I'm thoroughly impressed. Here are a few standout benefits: 1. Water gel's have super low density (0.4-1) but it doesnt float in a wet hole. 2. With a 2.5 times increase in AN price over the past two years, water gel could serve as a cost-effective ANFO replacement. 3. Its adaptability for use in wet conditions. 4. High gas energy makes it particularly suitable for soft rock formations. 5.Low shock energy means we could reduce stemming length without risk of ejection Considering all these advantages, it's surprising to see limited usage if this product 🤔 To fellow blasting experts: I'm keen to hear your insights. What are the pros and cons of using Water Gel? Pak Beni Rasjid Thank you for showin me arouns too !! 😃

I don't typically post about coal other fossil fuels but this is a great look at the communities and culture built around the coal industry. Describing a "profound and complicated relationship that has long existed between mining communities and the back-breaking work of coalmining; between the miner and the coalface." 📚 A must-read. #community #culture #energytransition https://lnkd.in/gKDsmBvB

Ever Wondered How Coal Mine Tailing Pond Cleaning Looks Like? Cleaning coal mine tailing ponds involves addressing the waste materials, known as tailings, that are generated during coal mining and processing. Tailings are typically stored in ponds, and over time, they can accumulate harmful substances and pose environmental risks. The cleaning process aims to mitigate these risks and minimize the environmental impact. The video features a Dragflow Remote Controlled Dredge equipped with a high-head pump EL1204HH. Two electric cutters, EXEL20, were utilized to ensure effective dredging of sediments. Additionally, a jet-ring, capable of mixing fine material through pressurized water jets, enhances the efficiency of the dredging process. Video by DRAGFLOW S.r.l. Link to the post: https://lnkd.in/gga3Kzuu Follow Mining Doc to learn or share about #coalmine #tailings #tailingponds

The coal in our Namoi region is 99% for export and is therefore on a different timescale for our diversification into other sectors to keep our mine workers local. Across Narrabri, Gunnedah and Liverpool Plains shires we have ~1,500 local workers working in local mining. Most of the current mine approvals see the end of mining in 2032-2035, giving us a neat 10 year horizon to plan a just transition. However, complicating this neat plan is a range of applications for expansions and extensions to coal mining in the region that are currently seeking approval from state and federal government. Counter to this are the Net Zero regulations we are now bound by at state, federal and international levels. Our region is not part of a Renewable Energy Zone, so there is no natural progression into this sector. These are some of the conundrums we hope to discuss at our event with locals in a couple of weeks, with input from Michael Hendryx and Hedda Haugen Askland as part of this Uni of Newcastle project. Namoi locals can RSVP at https://lnkd.in/gF-QM-PN

The Western Canadian Coal Society is holding their annual CoalSMART conference today at the Vancouver Convention Centre. As we delve into the world of coal mining today, it is important to remember that the world still needs thermal and metallurgical coal, and a lot of it! If we mine coal responsibly and leverage carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies, coal will continue to play an essential role in global energy and resources. ⚡ 🗼 🌉 This video is an example of an efficient and effective underground mining process known as longwall mining. ⛏ In this technique, a cutting machine called a shearer moves back and forth across a coal seam, extracting coal in a continuous process. As the machine progresses, hydraulic roof supports behind it ensure the stability of the mined-out area. Longwall mining is known for its ability to yield large quantities of coal with fewer workers, enhancing overall operational efficiency. #CoalMining | #MiningMatters | #LongwallMining | #CarbonCapture | #CCUS Video credit: miningdigest

Polyacrylamide for #coalwashing is a more professional polyacrylamide. It has better precipitation effect than general polyacrylamide. The coal mined in coal mining usually contains some impurities. The separation efficiency of coal and impurities can be improved by adding flotation agents. Clean coal floats out and tail coal settles. Then the clean coal in the tail coal is recovered by sedimentation, filtration or centrifugation. Polyacrylamide is used in the sedimentation process to promote solid-liquid separation. Then it is sent to the concentrator, and the clean water is recovered by the overflow of the concentrator and recycled. The powdered clean coal is recovered by filtration and centrifugation. Polyacrylamide is added again during the filtration and centrifugation process to improve the separation efficiency. #SalesGrowth #HengfengChemical #Polyacrylamide #PerformanceSummary #Teamwork #Customer #ContinuousInnovation https://lnkd.in/ec8dXM9U

It's hard these days not to focus on the missteps announced with respect to hitting emmissions related targets. I just talked about a recent announcement regarding China's increased coal consumption (https://lnkd.in/gNJYFA_s), but on the bright side there are some very big players saying they are on target for their plans. BHP has led the way in terms of transparency on the topic, setting out details in its annual report. In this Australian Mining article by Kelsie Tibben, we see that: ⛏️BHP executives are confident the company is on track to deliver its 2030 decarbonisation target, with its next goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 locked in. ⛏️ Not surprisingly though, these efforts are not being realized without significant effort and adjustment to business practices. BHP has laid out a roadmap to decreasing its greenhouse gas emissions through supporting the development and adoption of emissions reduction technologies in steelmaking. ⛏️ This involves enhancing the quality of the iron ore and steelmaking coal it produces, as well as supporting the uptake of decarbonising technologies and net-zero initiatives downstream in its shipping and supplier partnerships. ⛏️ BHP Minerals Australia planning and technical vice president Anna Wiley weighed in on the major’s Australian operations, where there is a focus on reducing diesel consumption. “Each year, our Australian operations use roughly 1500 megalitres of diesel in over 1000 pieces of equipment,” Wiley said. “Electrification is our preferred pathway to eliminate this diesel. Replacing diesel requires BHP to develop a whole new operational ecosystem to surround the fleet and every part of the mine will be affected by this change.