Developing coal mining technology for the 21st century
Abstract
In July 1997, the CSIRO commenced implementation of a triennium plan for coal exploration and mining research. The plan has a total funding of AUDS31 million and is focused on project initiatives in the six broad areas of resource assessment, operations improvement, gas control and utilisation, automation, safety and material characterisation for fines control. The triennium is already more than halfway completed. This paper summarises the achievements so far, the likely outcomes at the end of the triennium and some future research directions.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Geoscience and Mining Technology
Engineering and Environmental Studies
Coal and Coke Industries Research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 3–7
- Publication date
- 12 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter