longwall

 Komatsu will provide Joy PRSs through partnership network
FLEETS

Komatsu shifts longwall equipment plans

OEM has decided to provide Joy PRSs through partnership network, sell conveying division to Stellex

22 March 2021

 Southern Kuzbass Coal was initially formed in 1993 and has so far mined 335Mt
FLEETS

Mechel launches longwall cutting at Southern Kuzbass

Mechel places new equipment at VI Lenina

16 March 2021

 WVU is improving safety in underground mines by developing mine-specific, geology-dependent pillar and standing support design tools
GEOMECHANICS / GROUND CONTROL

WVU awarded funds to develop ground control tech

US$450k grant will benefit research for greater miner safety

27 October 2020

Contura has mines across the Appalachian coal region in the US
MANAGEMENT

Contura idling one mine, selling another in Appalachia

US miner cited "especially adverse market conditions" as the reason for decisions for both mines.

25 June 2020

Consol Energy's Bailey mine is in Greene County, Pennsylvania
COVID-19

Consol pulls Bailey plug after positive COVID-19 tests

Two employees are isolating, 500 miners not working

31 March 2020

 The new mine should begin production in 2023. Photo: Alabama Coal Association
UNDERGROUND

Warrior opening new longwall mine

Warrior Met Coal opening a new underground mine in Alabama, US

21 February 2020

Mountain Laurel will transition from longwall mining to room and pillar (bord and pillar) three months early
MANAGEMENT

Arch pulling longwall from Mountain Laurel

US loses another longwall from national count as Appalachian mine transitions

19 November 2019

Famur will deliver a longwall system to PT Gerbang Daya Mandiri in Indonesia
UNDERGROUND

Famur longwall system for Indonesian coal mine

Famur Group has signed a contract for delivery of a longwall system to PT Gerbang Daya Mandiri

15 November 2019

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