POP 2010
Coal sludge
Coal sludge was formed during coal washing. It is a mixture of fine particles of coal diffused in water. In the present, coal sludge is not produced any more due to qualitative progress in the washing process. Coal sludge deposited historically in old sludge ponds is currently used for further washing purposes or power purposes.
The highest increase in sludge production came with the introduction of shearer loaders at the end of the 50’s and start of the 60’s. On the other hand, there was a dramatic decline in the 90’s following the reduction of mining and introduction of new technologies of sludge processing.
Disposal of sludge boxes and sludge utilization
Exhausted sludge boxes then undergo a standard process of sanitation and reclamation. OKD does not sell coal sludge as a fuel for retail sale.
The coal reserves are estimated to last for at least 200 to 300 years, while in the case of oil it is mere 40 to 50 years, and in the case of uranium it is roughly a century. more »
The Company Magazine...here
Announcement of suspected fraud
OKD, a.s., has been currently exposed to fraudulent activity by unknown individuals in Germany.
Full version of the document in English and German is here.
BUSINESS INTEGRITY POLICY
This policy was adopted by the Board of Directors of New World Resources Plc on 15 November 2011 and shall have immediate effect.
Full version of the document is here.
NWR Open Mine Magazine No. 3/2011
The Company Magazine...here
NWR Open Mine Magazine No. 2/2011
The Company Magazine...here
NWR Open Mine Magazine No. 1/2011
The Company Magazine... more
Company code of ethics
The Board of Directors of OKD has adopted a Company code of ethics that is obligatory for all the employees of the firm. It defines basic values and attitudes to enterprise that OKD conforms to in the course of its business activities.
The code of ethics is not any binding rule of law or internal directive, it represents, however, a moral obligation for each employee of OKD.
