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The best of coal. Surface mining volume 1 95103349 Mining Information Services, $46.00 (US & Canada), $55.00 (others), Call MIS Book Dept., USA, 313-609 4343. For many years articles have appeared in COAL magazine that have played important roles in improving modern coal mining and preparation practices. Because so many of these articles continue to serve as references for managers, operators, consultants and students alike, the editors of COAL have selected many of them for repriting in a series of three volumes. One volume is composed of articles that deal with the various facets of underground mining; another contains articles on coal preparation; and this volume the first one of the series, features reprints of articles on the topic of surface mining. The editors have shaped the content of this volume to appeal not only to North American readers, but to those operating mines and plants overseas as well. Brlnging In the Colomblan 95103350 Brind, J. Solid Fuel & Fireplaces, May 1995, 6-7. Reports that E.H. Bennett, the South West England based trader has invested f450,OOO at Avonmouth to expand the coal yards and import Colombian coal. 95103351 Budge offers stability Solid Fuel & Fireplaces, Apr. 1995, 3, 9. Pit closures had gone far enough, creating the chance of a stable mining industry, Richard Budge, Chief Executive of RJB Mining Plc, told the Coal Industry Society in London. A report on his speech. 95103352 De Re Metallica E&W, $105.00 (USA & Canada), $122.00 (others), Call Ana 312-6094343, USA, 638~~. This remarkable book remains one of the most treasured, ancient, scientific works of all times. It is the first major effort ever made to assemble systematically in print, the world’s knowledge of mining and metallurgy. It traces the entire mining process. The volume is a treasure chest of historical reference, fascinating Iore and detailed indices for easy reference. The book has been specially-rebound by E&MJ in a gilt-embbssed leatherette binding. 95103353 Economics of utilization of high sulfur coal resources-an Integrated market approach Trans. Sot. Min., Metall., Explor., 1994, (294). Bhagwat, S. B. 1406-1408. Before the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, coal policies especially coal research policies were geared to find a solution to the sulphur emission problem. However, technologies to reduce sulphur emissions cannot be tailored for a single coal. Discusses an integrated-approach to the analysis of the future of coals from different regions of the US and its implications for coal-related policies by government and industry. Estimation of subsidies on coal in India 95103354 Natural Resources Forum, May 1995, 19, (2), Bhattacharyya, S. C. 135-142. The removal of energy subsidies is considered to be the first step towards a better environment. In order to pursue a policy for subsidy removal, one needs to know exactly the amount of subsidies accorded to different fuels. In this paper, the subsidies involved in the coal sector in India are estimated. Existing prices are reviewed, economic prices are estimated and the two are compaye‘d to arrive at appropriate subs&es or taxes. The subsidies are also distributed among different sectors and policy implications of subsidy removal are discussed. Finally, the need to have a larger data sample to study the coal industry is stressed, in order to better understand the cost structure. 95103355 Flndlng success after utility deregulation Feiler, T. and Vaninetti, J. Coal Mag., Apr. 1995, 100, (4), 31-32. Reports that the regulatory movement toward increased competition in the electric power industry, exemplified by the ‘retail wheeling’ initiative in California, will favour electricity generators with the lowest, short-term marginal costs. If the bottom line is competitively priced power, only utilities with competitively priced fuel contracts will be able to compete effectively. 95103356 Galatia’s drive for extended resources Mining Mag., Feb. 1995, 172, (2), 89-93. Discusses how Kerr-McGee Coal Corp’s Galatia mine overcame problems in its recent expansion.
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95103357 A hlss of gas1 Sully, C. Solid Fuel & Fireplaces, Mar. 1995, 9-10. Colin Sully is a man with a mission. His mission can be described as the oooosite of the oroblem of eettine a nuart in a oint not. He has to eet about a’gallon out of’a thimble! Eolin”is the new dhief’Executive of rhe Solid Fuel Association, a different organisation today from the days when British Coal was basically the paymaster general. He discusses the situation of British Gas and the solid fuel industry.
246
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July 1995
How to succeed in Russian mining 95103356 Henley, S. Mining Mag., May 1995, 172, (S), 298-299. The author Dr Stephen Henley gives his views on how to succeed Russian mining.
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95103359 International corner - China PETC Review, Spring 1995, (1 l), 40-41. Reports that China, is the world’s largest coal user? burns about one-third of the world’s total hard coal consumption, approximately 1.2 billion tons in 1993. Because coal accounts for 85% of China’s total energy usage and because less than one out of five tons of Chinese coal is now cleaned, the country experiences some of the world’s worst air pollution. A team of US firms will soon be employing advanced coal-cleaning technology in China as part of a cooperative venture agreement with the Chinese government. The leopard strikes out 95103360 Chadwick, J. Mining Msg., May 1995, 172, (5), p. 30. A short report on Ingwe Coal Corp., South Africa, the result of the recent merger between Trans-Natal and Randcoal. 95103361 Mineral opportunities In Hungary Mining Journal Research Services, 60 Worship St., London EC2A 2HD, f300.00 $475.00. The major new handbook on the Hungarian mining scene has been written by Eastern Resource Analysts of Budapest and is available exclusively through Mining Journal Research Services. With over 130 pages, covering exploration, the mining sector, corporate forms, the tax system, environmental regulations and much more, it is essential reading for potential investors. 95103362 New team and and old favourite - Cosycoke Brind, J. Solid Fuel & Fireplaces, Dec. 1995, 18-19. Reports that BFL, Aimcor and Monckton Sunbrite have teamed up to bring an old favourite back to the British market place - Cosycoke which has not been seen in the marketplace since 1987 when the Co-op was taken over by NFD, part of British Coal. The sale of Cosycoke will be mostly in the North of England and the Midlands. 95103363 Research and development of fuel alcohol synthesis from svnaas Chen, Z. H.. eral., J. Nat. Gas Chem., 1995, 4, (I), 12-22. Describes the research and development of catalyst preparation and catalytic technology for fuel alcohol synthesis from syngas. The laboratory research work includes the investigation on the effects of preparation method, the composition and K,O content on the catalyst performance. The influences of reaction temperature pressure, GHSV and feed composition on higher alcohols synthesis are also discussed. The SA mineral industry: 1. The geological 95103364 background Mining Mag., May 1995, 172, (5), 6-7, 9. Discusses the geological history of South Africa, which is a long and complex one which goes back some 3.7 billion years. The country is richly endowed with minerals of economic importance.
The SA mineral industry: 2. The economic role 95103365 Fourie, E. T. Mining Mag., May 1995, 172, (5), 12-13, 15. Discusses the minerals industry which plays a key role m South African, and world, economics. The SA mineral Industry: 3. The future potential 95103366 Mining Mag., May 1995, 172, (5), 16-18. Gives a summary of investment opportunities, environmental aspects and geological potential in South Africa. The SA mineral Industry: 4. Research and 95103367 development Mining Mag:, May 1995, 172, (5), 21, 23-24, 26. Discusses mining at extreme depths and high temperatures, plus the processing of difficult ores in South Africa. 95103366 South African services and equipment Chadwick, J. and Kennedy, A. Mining Mag., May 1995, 172, (S), 41-56. Provides a listing and description of South African compames who are aggressively attacking the export markets with technology and services that come from a strong background in the domestic mining industry. Some of the suppliers are well-known internationally others are newcomers to the world scene. 95103369 Tower Cc)Illery Brind, J. Solid Fuel & Fireplaces, Mar. 1995, 18-19, 21. Jonathan Brind visits To wer Colliery, Hirwaun, Mid. Glamorgan, Wales. The last major deep mint : in Wales and the only worker co-op mine. Venezuela’s coal growth continues 95103370 Chadwick, J. Mining Mag., Mar. 1995, 172, (3), 179-182. Discusses the growth of the coal industry in Venezuela.
Solid fuels (economics,
Economics,
Business,
business, marketing,
Marketing,
policy)
Policy
The best of coal. Surface mining volume 1 95103349 Mining Information Services, $46.00 (US & Canada), $55.00 (others), Call MIS Book Dept., USA, 313-609 4343. For many years articles have appeared in COAL magazine that have played important roles in improving modern coal mining and preparation practices. Because so many of these articles continue to serve as references for managers, operators, consultants and students alike, the editors of COAL have selected many of them for repriting in a series of three volumes. One volume is composed of articles that deal with the various facets of underground mining; another contains articles on coal preparation; and this volume the first one of the series, features reprints of articles on the topic of surface mining. The editors have shaped the content of this volume to appeal not only to North American readers, but to those operating mines and plants overseas as well. Brlnging In the Colomblan 95103350 Brind, J. Solid Fuel & Fireplaces, May 1995, 6-7. Reports that E.H. Bennett, the South West England based trader has invested f450,OOO at Avonmouth to expand the coal yards and import Colombian coal. 95103351 Budge offers stability Solid Fuel & Fireplaces, Apr. 1995, 3, 9. Pit closures had gone far enough, creating the chance of a stable mining industry, Richard Budge, Chief Executive of RJB Mining Plc, told the Coal Industry Society in London. A report on his speech. 95103352 De Re Metallica E&W, $105.00 (USA & Canada), $122.00 (others), Call Ana 312-6094343, USA, 638~~. This remarkable book remains one of the most treasured, ancient, scientific works of all times. It is the first major effort ever made to assemble systematically in print, the world’s knowledge of mining and metallurgy. It traces the entire mining process. The volume is a treasure chest of historical reference, fascinating Iore and detailed indices for easy reference. The book has been specially-rebound by E&MJ in a gilt-embbssed leatherette binding. 95103353 Economics of utilization of high sulfur coal resources-an Integrated market approach Trans. Sot. Min., Metall., Explor., 1994, (294). Bhagwat, S. B. 1406-1408. Before the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, coal policies especially coal research policies were geared to find a solution to the sulphur emission problem. However, technologies to reduce sulphur emissions cannot be tailored for a single coal. Discusses an integrated-approach to the analysis of the future of coals from different regions of the US and its implications for coal-related policies by government and industry. Estimation of subsidies on coal in India 95103354 Natural Resources Forum, May 1995, 19, (2), Bhattacharyya, S. C. 135-142. The removal of energy subsidies is considered to be the first step towards a better environment. In order to pursue a policy for subsidy removal, one needs to know exactly the amount of subsidies accorded to different fuels. In this paper, the subsidies involved in the coal sector in India are estimated. Existing prices are reviewed, economic prices are estimated and the two are compaye‘d to arrive at appropriate subs&es or taxes. The subsidies are also distributed among different sectors and policy implications of subsidy removal are discussed. Finally, the need to have a larger data sample to study the coal industry is stressed, in order to better understand the cost structure. 95103355 Flndlng success after utility deregulation Feiler, T. and Vaninetti, J. Coal Mag., Apr. 1995, 100, (4), 31-32. Reports that the regulatory movement toward increased competition in the electric power industry, exemplified by the ‘retail wheeling’ initiative in California, will favour electricity generators with the lowest, short-term marginal costs. If the bottom line is competitively priced power, only utilities with competitively priced fuel contracts will be able to compete effectively. 95103356 Galatia’s drive for extended resources Mining Mag., Feb. 1995, 172, (2), 89-93. Discusses how Kerr-McGee Coal Corp’s Galatia mine overcame problems in its recent expansion.
mining
95103357 A hlss of gas1 Sully, C. Solid Fuel & Fireplaces, Mar. 1995, 9-10. Colin Sully is a man with a mission. His mission can be described as the oooosite of the oroblem of eettine a nuart in a oint not. He has to eet about a’gallon out of’a thimble! Eolin”is the new dhief’Executive of rhe Solid Fuel Association, a different organisation today from the days when British Coal was basically the paymaster general. He discusses the situation of British Gas and the solid fuel industry.
246
Fuel and Energy Abstracts
July 1995
How to succeed in Russian mining 95103356 Henley, S. Mining Mag., May 1995, 172, (S), 298-299. The author Dr Stephen Henley gives his views on how to succeed Russian mining.
in
95103359 International corner - China PETC Review, Spring 1995, (1 l), 40-41. Reports that China, is the world’s largest coal user? burns about one-third of the world’s total hard coal consumption, approximately 1.2 billion tons in 1993. Because coal accounts for 85% of China’s total energy usage and because less than one out of five tons of Chinese coal is now cleaned, the country experiences some of the world’s worst air pollution. A team of US firms will soon be employing advanced coal-cleaning technology in China as part of a cooperative venture agreement with the Chinese government. The leopard strikes out 95103360 Chadwick, J. Mining Msg., May 1995, 172, (5), p. 30. A short report on Ingwe Coal Corp., South Africa, the result of the recent merger between Trans-Natal and Randcoal. 95103361 Mineral opportunities In Hungary Mining Journal Research Services, 60 Worship St., London EC2A 2HD, f300.00 $475.00. The major new handbook on the Hungarian mining scene has been written by Eastern Resource Analysts of Budapest and is available exclusively through Mining Journal Research Services. With over 130 pages, covering exploration, the mining sector, corporate forms, the tax system, environmental regulations and much more, it is essential reading for potential investors. 95103362 New team and and old favourite - Cosycoke Brind, J. Solid Fuel & Fireplaces, Dec. 1995, 18-19. Reports that BFL, Aimcor and Monckton Sunbrite have teamed up to bring an old favourite back to the British market place - Cosycoke which has not been seen in the marketplace since 1987 when the Co-op was taken over by NFD, part of British Coal. The sale of Cosycoke will be mostly in the North of England and the Midlands. 95103363 Research and development of fuel alcohol synthesis from svnaas Chen, Z. H.. eral., J. Nat. Gas Chem., 1995, 4, (I), 12-22. Describes the research and development of catalyst preparation and catalytic technology for fuel alcohol synthesis from syngas. The laboratory research work includes the investigation on the effects of preparation method, the composition and K,O content on the catalyst performance. The influences of reaction temperature pressure, GHSV and feed composition on higher alcohols synthesis are also discussed. The SA mineral industry: 1. The geological 95103364 background Mining Mag., May 1995, 172, (5), 6-7, 9. Discusses the geological history of South Africa, which is a long and complex one which goes back some 3.7 billion years. The country is richly endowed with minerals of economic importance.
The SA mineral industry: 2. The economic role 95103365 Fourie, E. T. Mining Mag., May 1995, 172, (5), 12-13, 15. Discusses the minerals industry which plays a key role m South African, and world, economics. The SA mineral Industry: 3. The future potential 95103366 Mining Mag., May 1995, 172, (5), 16-18. Gives a summary of investment opportunities, environmental aspects and geological potential in South Africa. The SA mineral Industry: 4. Research and 95103367 development Mining Mag:, May 1995, 172, (5), 21, 23-24, 26. Discusses mining at extreme depths and high temperatures, plus the processing of difficult ores in South Africa. 95103366 South African services and equipment Chadwick, J. and Kennedy, A. Mining Mag., May 1995, 172, (S), 41-56. Provides a listing and description of South African compames who are aggressively attacking the export markets with technology and services that come from a strong background in the domestic mining industry. Some of the suppliers are well-known internationally others are newcomers to the world scene. 95103369 Tower Cc)Illery Brind, J. Solid Fuel & Fireplaces, Mar. 1995, 18-19, 21. Jonathan Brind visits To wer Colliery, Hirwaun, Mid. Glamorgan, Wales. The last major deep mint : in Wales and the only worker co-op mine. Venezuela’s coal growth continues 95103370 Chadwick, J. Mining Mag., Mar. 1995, 172, (3), 179-182. Discusses the growth of the coal industry in Venezuela.