Fully automated trains are coming sooner than you think, and as mining company Rio Tinto is demonstrating, they have the potential to bring greater safety and efficiency to mining operations everywhere.
Black Diamond Coal Mine to Reopen by Year’s End
The reopening of the Black Diamond mine could signal a rebirth for Coal in the Pacific Northwest, as miners return to Washington State for the first time since 2006.
Japan Turns to Coal to Power Its Economy
Japan is taking a second look at coal, and the industry likes what it sees. With demand for electricity surging and marked improvements designed to reduce emissions coming to mining technologies, Japan is ready to invest in the next generation of coal.
Alaska and China Establish Major Natural Gas Agreement
China is among the world’s largest consumers of natural gas. A new pipeline in Alaska could help the Last Frontier meet the asian country’s continually rising demand.
The Navajo Nation’s Unpaved Roads Are in Serious Need of Maintenance
In the American Southwest, a lengthy struggle to adequately maintain unpaved roads has led one community to ask federal officials for much-needed support. At just over 17 million acres, the Navajo Nation Reservation is the largest in the United States. While its landscapes offer incomparable views, its transportation infrastructure leaves something to be desired.