Santacruz Silver Mining reports fatality at Tres Amigos mine in Bolivia
Tres Amigos mine, a part of the Caballo Blanco Group of mines, has resumed operations after it was shut down following the incident.
A project by Colombia Clean Power & Fuels Inc. to build a 200,000 tpa coking coal facility in Colombia has been given the green light by a Chinese consultancy firm. Chief Operating Officer Graham Chapman spoke to MINING.com on Wednesday. Listen to the podcast.
The plant would utilize new coking coal technology manufactured in China by US-based Colombia Clean Power & Fuels.
Hong Kong Dongshi Coal Chemistry Engineering Consultancy & Management Co., Ltd. (“Dongshi”) analyzed the proposed equipment and technology, the characteristics of Colombian coal identified as feedstock, and proposed initial sites that are under review and analysis by CCPF. The results of the study indicate that the facility is both technically and economically feasible. Dongshi also concluded that the proposed facility conforms to the Colombian government development policies and plans and will likely enhance the coal chemical industrial development in Colombia.
Colombia Clean Power anticipates about 300,000 tonnes of coal feedstock will be needed to feed the new coke plant, which would be the first of several planned. The coal would come from a combination ofgreenfieldand existing small mines; in some cases CCPF will purchase coking coal from other local producers for blending and to ensure a consistent supply. In May the company purchased 3300 hectares of coal concessions near the town of Otanchein the District of Boyaca, with two areas already permitted for mining.
Listen to a MINING.com podcast, with CCPF Chief Operating Officer Graham Chapman.
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The use of sophisticated software systems for coal mining that is mostly burnt for power generation and steel production and adds to the greenhouse effect is valid for western countries who may allocate resources and funds to alternative and more greener sources of power. Some of the alternatives may be “safer” than the traditional mines. Unfortunately, coal statistics show developing economies are more likely to increase their use of thermal coal & metallurgical coal in coming years because of its affordability and to meet increasing demands for electricity and steel. Whether they will embrace and utilise sophisticated software systems that no doubt add to the cost of production is yet to be seen. Cherry of http://www.coalportal.com