1. Geological conditions due to the existence of the fault makes the 14505 trackway floor changes, three different locations of the anchor anchor position shown in Figure 1. From Figure 1 we can see: (1) due to the existence of the fault, No. 5 coal was lifted, 14505 orbital roadway roof into No. 5 coal seam. (2) right anchor cable all hit in the No. 5 coal seam, the coal seam is soft, is not conducive to the hole. (3) Roadway and the left side of the anchor hole, through the three coal and rock interface, and are in the anchor section. In order to further understand the structure and strength of the roof rock, the structure and strength of the roof rock are observed, and the structure of the coal strata within 9m of the middle roof of the roadway near the fault is observed by electronic drilling peephole. The results show that the roof coal The rock formation joints are relatively developed, as shown in Fig. The average uniaxial compressive strength is 10.42MPa; 2.8 ~ 3.6m is carbonaceous mudstone, black, loose block, high carbon content, fissure development, poor rock formation integrity; 3.6 ~ 4.0m for the No. 4 coal seam; 4 ~ 6.5m for the carbonaceous mudstone, black; 6.5 ~ 9.0m for the mudstone, gray and black, rock integrity is poor. In the process of installation of underground anchor cable, it was found that the right side of the roof of the roadway was inclined at about 4 m, and the resin anchor was difficult to push to the bottom of the hole; or the anchor hole was brushed, and the anchoring agent could not be pushed to the bottom of the hole The anchoring force does not meet the design requirements, and the tension does not increase when tensioned to 30 MPa (corresponding to 120 kN). It can be seen from the above analysis, because the roadway rock strength is low, and the joint fissure development, resulting in the anchor hole after forming too large, so that the cable anchor force can not meet the design requirements, thus affecting the anchor high preload , And ultimately affect the support of the entire anchor cable effect.

 

2 cable body shape cable cable body is generally made with a certain bending flexibility made of steel strand, coal mine with 1 × 7 shares and 1 × 19 shares 2 (Figure 3), and the surface of the rebar rod body Different, cable body surface without smooth ribs. Rong Guan et al. [5] showed that the anchorage strength was greatly improved due to the obvious effect of squeezing, dilatancy and shearing between the screw and the surface of the rebar. It can be seen that the smooth surface of the cable is another reason for the anchoring force of the anchors in the weak coal strata.

3 resin anchor performance Downhole use of two different manufacturers of resin anchoring agent, in order to study the anchoring properties of resin anchoring agent [4], in the laboratory of resin anchoring agent compressive strength and resistance to force test. According to the test standard, the resin anchors of B and B were made into three groups of 40mm × 40mm cubes. The compressive strength test was carried out. The test temperature was about 22 ℃, the time was 24 h, the compressive strength was less than 60MPa, The test results are shown in Fig. It can be seen from Figure 4, A, B two manufacturers of resin anchoring agent compressive strength there is a certain difference. The compressive strength of the three groups of resin anchors is in accordance with the standard requirements, that is, the compressive strength is not less than 60MPa, the compressive strength of the two groups of resin anchors is more than 130MPa and the other is more than 90MPa; The compressive strength of the two groups was larger than 90MPa, and the other group was less than 40MPa, which was lower than the compressive strength requirement of the resin anchoring agent. For the anchors with different thickness of 125mm, the anchoring time is 2h, the pull-out force shall not be less than that of the steel pipe with the diameter of 30mm, 100kN. The test results are shown in Fig. It can be seen from Figure 5, A, B two resin anchoring agent pull resistance there are significant differences. A group of resin anchoring agent 3 groups of pull-resistance test are greater than 130kN, to meet the standard requirements (pull-resistant should be greater than 100kN), and three groups of anchoring agent resistance is relatively stable, pull-out peak no significant fluctuations; The anti-pull force test curves of the three groups were larger than those of the two groups. The pull-out force of the two groups was less than 82kN (81kN in 1 group and 67kN in 1 group). The anti-pull force of the other group was in accordance with the standard For 120kN. It can be seen that the instability of the resin anchoring agent is also one of the reasons that affect the anchoring force of the anchor cable.

There are three reasons for the instability of anchorage force: (1) the strength of the rock formation is low; the second is that the anchor cable is smooth and no ribs; the third is the stability of the resin anchor. For the above reasons, the following solutions are proposed: (1) Due to the instability of the roof, the anchorage section of the anchor cable is in the lower level of the anchor, the length of the anchor can be designed so that the anchorage section is in the relatively high layer Bit. The range of 4 ~ 8m in the roof is about 28MPa, which is relatively high. Therefore, the length of the cable is changed from 5.3m to 7.3m, and the length of the cable is from 3 to 8m in the fault section. Pull force can reach more than 180kN. (2) In order to increase the bond area between anchor cable and anchoring agent and improve the anchoring force, the anchor anchorage section can be modified by changing the anchorage section of anchor cable to change the anchorage strength. Without increasing the length of the cable under the premise of the 14505 track through the cable anchor section into a "bird cage", the anchoring force can reach 180kN. (3) At present, with the increasing demand for resin anchoring agent in China`s coal industry, there are hundreds of manufacturers of resin anchoring agents, and the quality of resin anchors produced by various manufacturers is obviously different. Therefore, to choose large-scale, strong, with many years of experience in the production and use of manufacturers, and through the underground anchoring force test to determine the amount of resin anchoring agent and anchor specifications, models. The above measures are applied to the underground, which completely solves the problem of unstable anchorage performance of the cable, which improves the success rate of the installation of the anchor cable, reduces the number of drilling and improves the support speed.

(1) When the soft coal crushing strength of the roof coal seam is low, the anchoring force of the anchor cable will decrease obviously, and the anchoring force of the anchor cable is the prerequisite to ensure the support effect. (2) There are many factors that affect the anchoring force of the anchor cable, and it is the most realistic and reliable way to strengthen the anchorage force test in the field to determine the anchor support parameters. (3) Through the analysis of the factors affecting the anchoring force of the anchor cable and the solution, it will provide an important reference for the design and construction of the coal mine anchor cable in the future and hope to attract the attention of the relevant technical personnel and strengthen the attention to the anchoring force design And on-site construction management.

China aluminum industry: will prices continue to rise?

Source: www.chinamining.org Citation: CGTN Date: July 26 2017

The price of aluminum has been on the rise this year due to market anticipation of production cuts in the second half of the year. And that means that at least for now, aluminum production has become one of the most profitable non-ferrous metals businesses in China, with profit reaching 10 percent per ton. 

Whether the production cuts can be effective, however, is still in question; and whether prices will continue to rise, depends on the answer. 

Having jumped over 13 percent from a January low of some 12,800 yuan (1,900 U.S. dollars) per ton, the price of aluminum futures is currently above 14,000 yuan (2,070 U.S. dollars) per ton, with the market expecting fluctuations around that level until the third quarter of the year 

According to CGTN`s Xu Xinchen, the price rise has been driven by an April decision by the government to cut an estimated five million tons of illicit production, as well as cuts expected due to environmental concerns later in the year. The market demand for aluminum, however, is not decreasing as the metal is becoming a popular substitute for copper and stainless steel. 

Rising demand for aluminum has brought the industry back into profit, which has encouraged many aluminum manufacturers both big and small to come back into production. 

According to Deutsche Bank, the market demand for aluminum in China increased 8.5 percent in the first half, while production rose 10 percent. Experts say the rapidly increased production has resulted in fairly high inventories at the moment, but it is still not clear whether the supply is sufficient. 

Mymetal.net predicts that if all the projected production cuts are implemented, it will take a total of 8.1 to 9.1 million tons of aluminum capacity out of the market. That would leave aluminum production up more than 11 percent from last year.

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Geothermal fields found on Pamir Plateau

Source: www.chinamining.org Citation: Xinhua Date: July 25, 2017

Two geothermal fields have been identified on the Pamir Plateau in northwest China`s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, after an eight-year survey. 

One field at Quman village in Tashkurgan Tajik Autonomous County, covers eight square kilometers, said Wang Hong, deputy chief engineer of the regional department of land and resources. 

"Analysis of geological structure, temperature and pressure show that the Quman field can promise stable yields for more than 100 years," Wang said. 

Geothermal resources are generally used for heating water and greenhouses, for generating electricity and in health spas. 

Another field covering seven square kilometers of low-temperature geothermal resources was also found in the county, suitable for hot spring therapy and leisure pursuits. 

Tashkurgan on the Pamir Plateau endures long, harsh winters. The local government usually imports coal from Urumqi, Xinjiang`s capital, and Aksu Prefecture at high cost. Winter heating has always been a heavy burden for residents. 

In 2010 Xinjiang began to explore geothermal resources in Tashkurgan, spending 48 million yuan (7 million U.S. dollar) on the search. 

The department estimates that the Quman field could provide heating for 12,000 residents, reducing heating costs 30 million yuan each year. 

Hot springs in the low-temperature field could become a profitable tourist resort, creating jobs for residents and opportunities for local entrepreneurs.

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Profits of China coal producers surge on capacity cuts

Source: www.chinamining.org Citation: Xinhua Date: July 21, 2017

Chinese coal producers that for years struggled to keep afloat are bouncing back with substantial profit growth as the industry`s ongoing downsizing has helped prop up prices and regain a supply-demand balance. 

Combined profits of large coal enterprises with annual turnover of at least 20 million yuan (nearly 3 million US dollars) came at 123.34 billion yuan in the first five months, nearly 90 times that of the same period a year ago, according to statistics released at a national coal trade fair Thursday. 

"The sector`s performance is improving steadily," said Wang Xianzheng, president of the China National Coal Association, at the event. 

Thanks to measures to tackle over-production, China`s coal industry is gradually back on track. As of the end of May, around 97 million tonnes of coal capacity had been cut, accounting for 65 percent of the annual goal. 

Wang said a balance had been basically reached, citing stable increases in coal output, imports and consumption. 

The Bohai-Rim Steam-Coal Price Index, China`s benchmark coal price, rose for the sixth straight week to 582 yuan per tonne on Wednesday, 38 percent higher than a year ago. 

But Wang cautioned against over-optimism, saying more time was needed to embrace a comprehensive recovery as the bouncing-back was still short and entrenched problems remain unsolved. 

"Despite the rising profit margin, a majority of coal firms are still in hardship due to lingering pressures from keeping operation and stability in mining areas," Wang said. 

Profits were highly concentrated, with five industry giants, including Shenhua Group and Shandong Energy Group, raking in nearly two-thirds of the total in the January-May period. 

Risks for coal companies will be on the rise because of more capacity being phased out, an increasing number of those laid-off in need of re-employment and rising debt burdens, Wang said. 

As part of the effort to overhaul the economy, the Chinese government will keep its firm stance on excess capacity cuts with plans to eliminate 150 million tonnes of coal capacity this year.

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Sino-Mexican consortium wins oilfield exploration contract in Mexico

Source: www.chinamining.org Citation: Xinhua Date: July 14, 2017

MEXICO CITY — A consortium of one Chinese and two Mexican companies on Wednesday won a contract to explore and extract hydrocarbons from a field in eastern Mexico. 

The consortium, which consists of three companies - China`s Shandong Kerui, and Mexico`s Sicoval MX and Nuevas Soluciones - obtained the contract for Area Six, a field of 193 square kilometers in the Veracruz oil belt, which has potential to provide liquefied gas. 

The award was a close-run affair after the consortium presented a proposal which was equal to two other bids in terms of investment. 

However, the Sino-Mexican consortium offered to pay $2.179 million in cash for the contract, a superior sum to its competitors, Mexican firm Carso Oil and Gas and a consortium of four American and Mexican companies.

According to Mexico`s National Commission of Hydrocarbons, the Chinese firm is a subsidiary of the Kerui oil firm, dedicated to oil and gas exploration and production.

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China pushes to launch crude oil futures this year

Source: www.chinamining.org         Citation: Reuters         Date: July 12, 2017

China has opened more than 6,000 trading accounts for its long-awaited crude futures contract - with three-quarters coming from individual traders - as it pushes ahead with plans to compete with global pricing benchmarks.

China`s oil majors and about 150 brokerages have also registered, but the strong interest by "mom-and-pop" investors looks set to mark out China`s crude futures from Western counterparts, which are dominated by institutional investors. 

Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE), which will run China`s contract, says it is finalizing technical issues. The contract has faced years of delays and there is still no set date, but INE and also trading participants now say a launch this year is almost certain. 

"The INE is striving to launch the crude oil futures this year," a spokeswoman said, adding that the exchange has conducted four trials to ensure it is technically ready.

Oil futures trading volume is small during Asian hours despite the region`s role as the world`s top consumer. 

Shanghai`s crude futures are aimed at giving China more clout in pricing crude in Asia and a share of the trillions of dollars in oil futures trade. 

The INE hopes to attract foreign investors, and locally registered entities of JPMorgan and UBS are among those registered, although international players have raised concerns, including over trading being denominated in yuan, which may dampen early take-up. 

Most oil trades are priced off two crude derivatives, US West Texas Intermediate and London`s Brent, traded on the Intercontinental Exchange and the New York Mercantile Exchange owned by CME Group.

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Big oil and gas discoveries

Source: www.chinamining.org         Citation: Global Times         Date: July 12, 2017

Almost half a trillion cubic meters of natural gas was found in the central and western parts of China in 2016, marking it a very successful year in oil and gas exploration, media reported on Tuesday. 

A total of 311 billion cubic meters of natural gas was discovered in the Erdos Basin in North China`s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, and about 152.8 billion cubic meters? of natural gas was found in the Sichuan Basin of Southwest China`s Sichuan Province, according to CCTV. Two oil fields with 100 million tons were found in the eastern part of Northwest China`s Gansu Province, said the report, which did not specify the exact measurements of the reserves.

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Experts say black gold prices will fall on supply boost

Source: www.chinamining.org         Citation: China Daily         Date: July 10, 2017

Coal prices are predicted to fall slightly in the second half of this year, thanks to government efforts to ensure adequate supplies, industry insiders said. 

The Bohai-Rim Steam-Coal Price Index or BSPI, which tracks domestic thermal coal spot prices at six major ports in northern China, hit 580 yuan ($85.26) per ton on Tuesday, up from 577 yuan a week ago. 

The high coal prices are the result of a successful capacity reduction as part of the country`s supply-side structural reform. 

In addition, the surge in steel production last year also drove up coal prices, said Mi Pengqi, an analyst at JLC Network Technology Co. 

The latest coal price uptrend may end because of the fall in daily coal consumption of thermal power plants. 

Also, consumers also intend to scale down their purchases, according to a report in China Securities Journal that quoted market insiders. 

"The central government has eased the policy on (coal) capacity reduction due to the troubled situation related to coal and electricity," said Zhang Min, an analyst from Sublime China Information Group. 

He was referring to the continuous rise in thermal coal prices, which in turn were inflating costs, and squeezing profits, of the already troubled thermal power plants since April last year. 

About 65 percent of electricity in China is generated by thermal power plants. 

According to National Bureau of Statistics, China`s coal output rose 12 percent to 300 million tons in May, almost 10 percent in April and nearly 2 percent in March. 

That is a reversal of the trend last year when the country`s coal output fell 7.9 percent, the biggest annual drop since 1981, according to BP Statistical Review of World Energy 2017. 

China eliminated more than 65 million tons of steel production capacity and over 290 million tons of coal capacity last year, beating annual government targets. 

Environment and safety inspections led to the closure of many small coal mines. The new regulation, lowering work days in a year to 276, also reduced the production of large coal mining companies, said Mi. 

However, the old rule allowing 330 work days in a year has been restored by many provinces like Shanxi and Shaanxi since April, leading to a rise in output. 

Also, the National Development and Reform Commission, the country`s top economic planner, said in late April it would allow coal output to increase to make the fuel cheaper, in order to help struggling power plants. 

If Chinese coal prices stay high, however, importers in other countries may look for alternative suppliers as oversupply marks the current global coal market, Mi said. "That will also help lower coal prices." 

Since the end of last month, the daily coal consumption of thermal power plants has declined a bit. The year-on-year growth rate has also slowed significantly, the China Securities Journal reported. 

Any slight decline in coal prices would squeeze profits of Chinese coal companies but won`t cause huge losses, Zhang said. 

Although coal prices were volatile in the first half of the year, they were still high, ensuring profits of most coal companies stayed at high levels.

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