Will Owen, Global Mining Review Journalist Profile

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Anglo and Peabody release updates regarding sale of steelmaking coal business

1 week ago | worldcoal.com | Will Owen

Following a recent ignition event at Anglo American Plc’s Moranbah North Mine, Peabody is reviewing all options related to its acquisition of steelmaking coal assets from Anglo American. The company reportedly remains in conversation with Anglo to better understand the impacts of the event. It is preserving all rights and protections under its purchase agreements.
US production of all types of coal in decline

2 weeks ago | worldcoal.com | Will Owen

In 2023, the US produced 578 million short t of coal, or less than half of the amount produced in 2008 when US coal production peaked, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA)’s most recent Annual Coal Report. In 2023, the US produced 578 million short t of coal, or less than half of the amount produced in 2008 when US coal production peaked, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA)’s most recent Annual Coal Report.
Before it was yours, it was mined

2 weeks ago | globalminingreview.com | Will Owen

R. Peter Weaver, Orbital Advisors, outlines how satellites supporting trust and growth in the mining industry through policy and stewardship. Global demand for mined products is increasing dramatically alongside an unmistakable national and security demand for energy and mineral independence.
Mining operators: Securing a stake in the EV future

1 month ago | globalminingreview.com | Will Owen

Demand for electric vehicles (EVs) is growing as operators look for ways to decarbonise their activities. In this article, Martin Pochopien, Director, and Beibei Sun, Managing Consultant, Vendigital, detail how plans to electrify mining operations and equipment en route to net zero could bring opportunities to boost efficiency and generate value for the long term.
Fulcrum reports positive study results from Teck Hughes Gold Tailings Project

1 month ago | globalminingreview.com | Will Owen

Fulcrum Metals plc, a technology led company focused on the recovery of precious metals from mine tailings in Canada, has announced positive results for the Phase 2 high level conceptual study at its Teck Hughes Gold Tailings Project in Ontario, Canada. The study was undertaken by Extrakt Process Solutions, LLC.
Cora Gold notes partial lifting of permit moratorium in Mali

1 month ago | globalminingreview.com | Will Owen

Cora Gold Ltd has noted that on 7 March 2025 the Government of the Republic of Mali announced a partial lifting of the suspension relating to the allocation of mining titles. This partial lifting of the moratorium, which had originally been put in place by the Government on 28 November 2022, is due to come into effect on 15 March 2025.
ABB to deliver world’s largest mine hoist to BHP Jansen Potash Project

1 month ago | globalminingreview.com | Will Owen

ABB has been selected by global mining company BHP to deliver, install, and commission three friction hoists and a further electrical system for a Blair service hoist to its Jansen Potash Project in Canada. Installation of the initial two hoists is currently in progress, while the further two hoisting systems are being prepared for installation and commission between 2026 and 2027. With land scarcity and soil nutrient depletion, the predicted demand for potash to fulfil global needs is rising.
Mining without emissions: The future of decarbonised operations in the coal industry

1 month ago | worldcoal.com | Will Owen

Mining has long been a prominent contributor to air pollution and climate change. With a clean energy future on the horizon, Jane Marsh outlines how the coal industry can find opportunities to become sustainable. The world has begun a dramatic transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, and with it, efforts to make dirty operations cleaner. Mining, in particular, has a poor reputation for causing ecological degradation and is a significant contributor to climate change.
Unlocking the potential of sensor-based ore sorting

1 month ago | globalminingreview.com | Will Owen

TOMRA Mining highlights how its global network of test centres is providing mining companies with a vital resource to make informed decisions about sensor-based ore sorting. By testing material samples under real-world conditions, mining operations can determine whether sorting is a viable solution for their mine and identify the most effective technology for their specific ore.
Condor receives its second critical minerals mining license in Kazakhstan

1 month ago | globalminingreview.com | Will Owen

Condor Energies Inc., a Canadian based energy transition company, has been awarded a second critical minerals mining license (the Kolkuduk License) by the Government Ministry responsible for mining in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Condor has a 100% working interest in the 6800 ha. Kolkuduk License, which provides the exploration rights for mining solid minerals for a six-year term. The Kolkuduk Licence is in close proximity to the company’s existing 37 300 ha.