Peabody terminates planned acquisition with Anglo American
Peabody has terminated purchase agreements with Anglo American, claiming a ‘material adverse change’ relating to Anglo’s steelmaking coal assets.
Coal
Advertisement
Bravus commits to increase mine production in central Queensland
Bravus Mining and Resources has announced it will make a substantial capital investment to increase production at its Carmichael mine near Clermont in central Queensland.
More longwalls in operation at JSW mines
In Poland, Jastrzebska Spólka Weglowa have decided to put more longwalls into operation across their mining sites.
Balancing fire safety and climate impact: Methane management strategies in coal mining
Methane presents significant safety and sustainability hazards to coal mines. Jane Marsh discusses how they can prevent and mitigate these risks to ensure a cleaner, safer future.
BHP and Mammoet complete record-breaking dragline relocation
A partnership between BHP Mitsubishi Alliance and Mammoet has resulted in the successful transportation of a Marion 8050 dragline from one end of the Peak Downs coal mine to another.
Interior approves mining plan to unlock 14.5 million t of coal at Antelope Mine
The US Department of the Interior announces approval of a mining plan modification that will unlock 14.5 million t of federally owned coal at the Antelope Mine in Converse County, Wyoming.
Measure Twice, Splice Once
Liam Sheeder, Belt Tech Industrial, USA, discusses how belt hardness relates to splicing success, and factors to consider when purchasing used conveyor belt.
More Coal news
Coal still at the core: What India’s energy story cannot ignore
R. Subramaniam, AGR Knowledge Services, discusses how India’s coal’s use will persist even as the nation transitions to cleaner energy sources.
US DOI advances first expedited coal lease under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The US Department of the Interior has completed the environmental review for a major Utah coal project, marking the first expedited coal leasing action under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Green technologies transforming coal mine ventilation and temperature regulation
Jane Marsh discusses emissions – a primary concern in the mining industry – and details how the sector is adopting sustainable practices, including smart ventilation control and heat exchange systems, to increase operational efficiency and safety.
US Interior Department approves coal mine expansion in Montana
The Department of the Interior has approved a mining plan modification for the Rosebud Mine in Rosebud and Treasure counties, Montana.
BLM to hold coal lease sale for Freedom Mine in North Dakota
As part of the Trump administration’s commitment to strengthening American energy independence and economic security, the Bureau of Land Management will hold a competitive sealed-bid coal lease sale for federal coal reserves at the Freedom Mine in Mercer County, North Dakota, on 3 September 2025.
Geosensing's Critical Role
Daniel J. Brunner and Benjamin Lyddall, REI Drilling, Inc., USA, summarise the application of geosensing to underground directional drilling for geologic exploration.
Global coal demand to remain on a plateau in 2025 and 2026
IEA update shows coal use worldwide is likely to stay close to all-time high reached in 2024, with varying trends seen across different regions in 1H25.
US EIA: Coal-fired power plants are well-stocked this year
The US Energy Information Administration has announced that it expects US coal-fired power plants to remain relatively well-stocked through the end of 2026.