US coal production rises nearly 10%

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

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.

Bruks Siwertell won a contract for the design and supply of a new biocarbon pellet plant.

Delkor Australia has received a significant order for four 40 m2 belt linear screens for a gold project in Australia. The award follows a previous installation of several smaller belt linear screens at the client’s plant.

Cereals output could be up, but it’s a mixed bag for feeds.

Although best known for cross-channel ferry traffic, the UK’s Port of Dover has been celebrating what it calls “a triumphant year” for grain exports via its cargo terminal.