A coal comeback may be taking place in the US
Matt Mackowiak, Director of Government Affairs at Core Natural Resources, comments on the recent signing of four executive orders by US President Donald Trump that will help propel the use of coal.
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Pumped hydro project study announced at Mt Arthur Coal
BHP has partnered with renewable energy and infrastructure company ACCIONA Energía to explore the development of a pumped hydro energy storage project at Mt Arthur Coal.
Khanye Colliery becomes South Africa’s first Bettercoal producer
Canyon Coal’s Khanye Colliery will implement a robust Continuous Improvement Plan in the coming four years as part of the Bettercoal programme, enhancing the mine’s sustainability efforts.
ERG implements AI technology at Kazakhstan operations
Eurasian Resources Group is implementing AI technologies at its operations in Kazakhstan, including autonomous dump trucks and an advanced Manufacturing Execution System, as part of its continuing digital transformation.
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Rehabilitating former coal mines
Coal mining organisations are responsible for rejuvenating the ecosystems they impact. Jane Marsh explores case studies which demonstrate how workforces can restore balance to the natural world.
The Department of the Interior moves to restore coal industry
The Department of the Interior has reaffirmed its commitment to the Trump administration’s goal of American Energy Dominance with a renewed focus on coal.
Anglo and Peabody release updates regarding sale of steelmaking coal business
Following a recent ignition event at Anglo American’s Moranbah North Mine, Peabody is reviewing all options related to its acquisition of steelmaking coal assets from Anglo.
Interior Department disburses over US$13 million to revitalise coal communities
The Department of the Interior has announced the disbursement of more than US$13 million in grants to support the reclamation of abandoned mine lands.
US production of all types of coal in decline
According to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), US production of all types of coal has declined over the past two decades, including 2024.
JSWSA application for extension of the concession
Jastrzebska Spólka Weglowa SA has filed an application in Warsaw for an amendment to its concession no. 7/2009 for mining hard coal and methane as an accompanying mineral from the Borynia deposit.