WoodMac comments on environmental approval for Carmichael coal project
Queensland’s thermal coal exports could be set to grow stronger than forecast, says Wood Mackenzie.
Dry bulk
Sirius Minerals and IFFCO sign supply agreement
Sirius Minerals has signed a major take-or-pay supply agreement with Indian Farmers Fertilisers Cooperative Limited for the supply of POLY4.
Sberbank, EuroChem and SUEK form strategic partnership
The agreement will help strengthen and advance the interests and activities of all parties to the agreement, and lead to new approaches to solving problems in areas of overlapping interest.
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New data shows outstanding transport industry growth
Data analysis conducted by researchers at Love Energy Savings has determined that the transport sector has seen an incredible 17% growth in the last two years.
Globus Maritime sets date for 1Q19 results
The company will release its financial results after the market closes in New York on 11 June 2019.
Enviva awards materials handling and shiploading contract to Bedeschi
The contract includes the supply of a new A-frame type shiploader and a conveying system for woodchips.
Sucro Sourcing opens new sugar refinery in Hamilton
The refinery was completed with the support of the Port of Hamilton and will begin refining sugar immediately.
Bougouni lithium project E&D update; bulk sample mining contract terminated
The bulk sample of 980 t of pegmatite at Dakar Port will now be shipped to China, to ensure that this sample will still provide high quality information via processing of the ore in an operation-scale plant.
New IMO 2020 regulations expected to have tangible effects on steel industry, says WoodMac
Wood Mackenzie Research Director, Gavin Montgomery, and Wood Mackenzie Research Analyst, Milan Thakore, have provided insight into IMO 2020, EVs and steel, with regards to the needle coke sector.
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Test confirms zircon sand is not corrosive to metal
Zircon sand is not corrosive to metals when tested in accordance with the International Maritime Organisation’s Interim Guidance for Conducting the Refined MHB Corrosivity Test, the Zircon Industry Association has announced.
QRC says Premier should cancel Japan trade tour until royalties uncertainty ends
According to the QRC, there is no point to a trade mission to any of Queensland’s valued trading markets while there is uncertainty that new taxes will be imposed on resources.
Operational update for Chvaletice manganese project
The update highlights the appointment of two key contractors in connection with the decision to advance the project to the feasibility study stage, ongoing progress with the proposed development of the demonstration plant, and further development of valued relationships with local communities.
South32 awards SCHADE harrow modification contract
The bridge reclaimer in the stockpile will be equipped with a specialised SCHADE Active Harrow to ensure homogenisation of the coal.
First bulk shipment of Hellyer pyrite concentrate unloaded at destination port
NQ Minerals Plc, a mineral processing, exploration and mining company, has announced that it has successfully shipped approximately 34 500 t of precious metal pyrite concentrate from its Hellyer gold mine out of Burnie Port, Tasmania.
Prado Silos completes two biomass storage silos in Spain
Prado Silos has installed two silos for biomass storage for a 40 MWe biomass power plant owned by Grupo Ence in Huelva.