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Drummond temporarily reduces its operations in Colombia
Last Modified: 07/20/2022
Bogotá, March 24, 2020 For the past few weeks, the worldwide pandemic generated by COVID-19 has caused us to take important measures to prevent its expansion and ensure the health of our employees, their families and the communities. At a crucial moment in history, when human life must prevail over any other consideration, we have […]
For the sixth consecutive year, Drummond Ltd. is once again Colombia´s largest exporter of coal
Last Modified: 07/20/2022
Bogotá, January 13, 2022 Once again, and for the sixth consecutive year, Drummond Ltd. is the leading company in coal exports in Colombia. During 2021, our mining operations shipped 31,545,000 tons to the international market, 6% more than in 2020, when it sold 29,719,000. Turkey tops the list of recipient countries, with 21.9% of annual […]
Drummond Company Announces Appointment of Carolina Riaño as Company’s First Chief Sustainability Officer
Last Modified: 07/20/2022
This appointment reflects Drummond’s commitment to have Sustainability and ESG reporting as an integral part of the company and its overall strategy and operations. BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA– October 5, 2021 – Drummond Company, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Carolina Riaño as Chief Sustainability Officer. Mrs. Riaño brings more than 21 years of […]
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Last Modified: 03/25/2021
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Last Modified: 03/25/2021
Drummond has more than 85 years of coal mining experience in the United States and more than 25 years of experience in Colombia. Our rigorous quality controls ensure that our customer’s specifications are consistently met. At Drummond, we value every relationship we have built and we are unwilling to compromise our commitment to each and […]
Coal Sales
Last Modified: 03/25/2021
Drummond has an excellent reputation in both the domestic and international coal markets due to our extensive quality control program, reliable delivery, excellent service, and high-quality products. We combine more than 85 years of coal mining expertise in the United States and over 25 years of experience in Colombia. Our rigorous quality controls ensure that […]
Mines
Last Modified: 03/25/2021
Our Colombian steam coal meets worldwide sulfur regulations and is also very low in mono-nitrogen oxides emissions, which is highly desirable to utility plants required to lower these emissions. In addition, our affiliate companies market Colombian steam coal internationally. The Drummond operation includes the Mina Pribbenow, El Descanso, and El Corozo open-pit coal mines located […]
Coal
Last Modified: 03/25/2021
While coal use has evolved and production has grown tremendously from the days of locomotive engines and potbelly stoves, it remains an essential component in our everyday lives. Coal-fueled electrical power is used to light homes, schools, offices, and shopping centers. Industrial facilities generate both heat and power for industrial uses. The global demand for […]
Clarifications on the sanction imposed by the Ministry of Labor for alleged improper labor outsourcing
Last Modified: 11/24/2020
Bogotá, October 31, 2016 The Ministry of Labor decided, as part of an administrative investigation, that there was alleged improper labor outsourcing by several companies from the mining sector and their contractors. For this reason it decided to sanction Drummond Ltd., a decision that is not yet final, and therefore, it is still not enforceable […]
Drummond will partially restart its mining operations in Colombia
Last Modified: 11/24/2020
La Loma, April 8, 2020 Drummond would like to inform that this Friday, April 10, it will be increasing activities at its mining operations in Cesar from their reduced stage when the contingency plan was implemented on March 24. The company is acting in accordance with the provisions of decree 457 issued by the Colombian […]