South32 will contribute $4.5 million to fund a new facility that will feature cutting-edge technology to tackle fugitive methane emissions.
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Anglo American on track for Grosvenor restart
Anglo American continues to ramp up preparations towards a restart at its Grosvenor metallurgical coal mine in Queensland.
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Anglo American responds to safety criticisms
Anglo American has defended its safety systems and practices at the Grosvenor coal mine in Queensland, saying they draw on international best practice despite an accident that injured five people in May.
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QLD to tighten underground gas monitoring
The Queensland Government will roll out new health and safety regulations for underground coal mines next year.
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Methane metabolising organisms discovered.
New methane eating organisms have been discovered.
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Gas well fracking under fire from US professor
A professor from Cornell University has called on Australia to halt coal seam and shale gas production, due to emissions and the risk of leaking wells.
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Making the best of methane: The latest look at methane abatement in coal mining
In a climate of political turmoil, when we don’t know which way the climate tax is going to go, one thing is for sure: Investing in cleaner mining techniques is a safe way to go, no matter the political outcome.
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Japan discovers subsea ‘fire ice’
Japan’s recent successful extraction of methane hydrate, known as "fire ice", from its seabed could secure the country’s future gas supply.
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Government provides funding for coal abatement technologies
The Federal Government has provided more than $70 million in funding to aid the mining industry in reducing 'fugitive emissions' from coal mines.
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Four exposed to gas leaks at Collinsville coal mine
The Queensland Mines Inspectorate and mining unions are investigating a series alleged coal gas leaks at the Collinsville mine.
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