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AUSTRALIA’S second largest coal producer, South African miner Anglo American, has reaped the benefits of the high price of coking coal as China’s steel industry continues to boom. The company has announced that, after 10 years on the shelf, it would revive the Aquila project, reconfirming its commitment to coal in Australia, and extending the life of the Capcoal operations out to at least 2028. Anglo American has also announced a $1b share buyback program after posting its best first half results since 2011. Internationally, the board has seen two new additions to its non-executive team, and Nolitha Fakude has moved into the executive role of Anglo American chairman of South Africa’s management board. Aquila Anglo American announced it will…

All Images: Shark Bay Salt. Shark Bay Salt (SBS) has been in operation for more than 40 years and wholly owns its two major salt field subsidiaries, Shark Bay Resources and Onslow Salt. Emma Davies spoke with Marketing and Shipping general manager Ben Knight about potential expansion opportunities and the future of the salt market. What is the main factor that has led to Shark Bay Salt’s success over the last 40 years? Situated in the best location for salt production and surrounded by pristine sea water, we have been expanding our production and sales to provide good quality salt to our customers and the constantly growing demand in Asia. To achieve consistent production of great quality salt, it has…