UK approves coking coal mine

Coal cargoes may release toxic gases, including carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and nitrogen oxides (NOx), which are harmful to human health.

In November, Brazilian mining giant Vale was involved in two sustainable shipping initiatives.

Canada’s Belledune Port Authority (BPA) is launching a series of studies to identify site requirements for its Green Energy Hub, a development district for green energy projects and complementary, low-carbon industries.

Swedish mining company LKAB is deploy Sandvik automated loaders for use at the Kiruna mine in northern Sweden, the world’s largest underground iron ore mine.

ClassNK has issued approvals in principle (AiPs) for four cutting-edge ship designs developed by Marine Design & Research Institute of China (MARIC).

Rio Tinto has approved a US$77 million pre-feasibility study (PFS) of the Rhodes Ridge project, said to be one of the world’s best undeveloped iron ore deposits, in the East Pilbara, Western Australia.