03/00021 Study on microbiological modification of coal Hao, M. et al. Meitan Zhuanhua, 2002, 25, (1), 23-27. (In Chinese) The coil involved including hard coal and low-rank coal. The solubility of modified coal is greatly enhanced. By degrading coal some aromatics are obtained which will be useful in some other research. Both of coal can be effectively modified by basidiomycetes.
Transport, storage
03/00022 Coal traffic sets pace for rail industry
Anon, Coal Age, 2002, 107, (2), 6. During 2002 in the USA, railroads were expected to originate 760 million tons of coal shipments, amounting to 44% of total commodity freight. This is likely to grow substantially over the next few years as the US Department of Energy and the Energy Information Administration forecast 30% growth in consumption of coal for electric output by 2020.
03/00023 More certainty for third-party rail operators
Anon, Queensland Government Mining Journal, 2002Journal, , 102, (1203)), 38-39. Queensland Rail (QR) is Australia's largest coal transporter. This article examines the third-party access undertaking by QR for its intrastate rail infrastructure, which is expected to reduce the cost of rail freight.
Economics, business, marketing, policy
03/00024 A good deal means more than a great price
Noecker, S. Coal Age, 2002, 107, (4), 47~.8. This article looks at the implications of selling a middle-market company and advises on the importance of seeking advice from knowledgeable professionals capable of negotiating with acquirers to structure deals that eliminate or severely limit exposure to post-closing liability.
03/00025 Cast blasting pays dividends for Spring Creek Coal
Wachendorf, J. Coal Age, 2002, 107, (2), 34-36. Spring Creek Coal is a low-sulfur high-btu sub-bituminous coal mine located in south-eastern Montana in the USA. The article looks at how cast blasting has become a mainstay of the mine's operating plan. 03/00026 Coal cleaners converge in Kentucky -Coal Prep 2002 Hudson, M. Coal Age, 2002, 107, (4), 32-36. The 19th International Coal Preparation Exhibition and Conference showcased the latest coal preparation equipment and techniques. In addition to this a full technical programme was planned and a new Coal Prep Society introduced.
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