The Policy and Implementation Committee is pleased to announce the endorsement of four new Coal Mining Task Force projects - three at the October 2008 Vancouver PIC meeting. For more information on these projects please click here.
The 25th Annual Coal Prep Exhibition and Conference took place on April 28 - May 1, 2008, in Lexington, Kentucky, USA. Coal Prep provided a comprehensive educational program on coal preparation technology and included networking events and an exhibit. Please click here for more information.
The Methane to Markets Partnership Coal Subcommittee met April 29 - 30, 2008 in Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy. The Subcommittee meeting focused on developing country-specific strategies for coal mine methane project development and implementation, and on ways to more effectively engage the private sector. Please click here for more information.
The Environmental Protection Agency’s Methane to Markets Partnership Expo took place in Beijing, China from 30 October - 1 November, 2007. This event is the premier international forum for promoting methane recovery and use project opportunities and technologies. For more information, please click here.
The China Coal & Mining Expo 2007, China’s 12th International Technology Exchange & Equipment Exhibition, took place in Beijing, China from 6-9 November, 2007. For more information, please click here.
The Coal Mining Task Force held a coal beneficiation workshop in Ranchi, India, from 22-24 August 2007. The workshop helped to facilitate the adoption of best practices in coal beneficiation and utilization of waste coal. Please click here to visit the workshop website. Please click here for the agenda.
The Coal Mining Task Force held its Third Task Force Meeting 11-14, June 2007, in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, USA. Please click here for the proceedings.
In consultation with Partner countries’ mining regulating agencies, the mining industry, research organizations and community groups, The Leading Practice Sustainable Development Program has developed an updated series of handbooks that provide guidance on leading practices, standards and information necessary to maintain the mining industry’s social license to operate through a commitment to sustainable development. Click here to download the handbooks
Asia-Pacific Partners collectively generate approximately 65 percent of world primary coal production. Coal is the dominant fuel source globally and among the Partners, and its use is expected to continue to grow over the coming decades. Improving the efficiency of the mining and processing of coal and improving the monitoring and control of coal mine methane gas can make a significant contribution to emissions reductions and workplace safety. The Task Force will address the reclamation and rehabilitation of mined lands, runoff, abandoned mines and best safety practice. The Coal Mining Task Force will work collaboratively with the Cleaner Fossil Energy Task Force to ensure that synergies are captured in improving coal processing and developing new coal-based generation technologies.
Objectives
Facilitate technologies and practices that can improve the economics and efficiencies of mining and processing and continue to improve safety and reduce environmental impacts.
Establish, as appropriate, efficiency and emissions intensity and mine reclamation objectives based on each nation’s circumstances.
Identify current reclamation activities in each country, as appropriate, and exchange best practice information in reclamation of surface mined lands with a focus on enhanced surface reclamation practices that improve the opportunities for carbon sequestration.
