US EPA approves Wyoming’s CCR permit programme
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the final approval of Wyoming’s partial coal combustion residuals (CCR) programme.
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Innovating sanitation: New technologies transforming mining camp health
Mining sites are full of health and cleanliness hazards, which require camps to take more advanced precautions to preserve their workforce. From constructed wetlands to AI, plenty of disruptive technologies are changing the landscape.
Thiess completes Muswellbrook Mine rehabilitation
Thiess Rehabilitation has successfully delivered the rehabilitation of Muswellbrook Mine in the Upper Hunter Region of New South Wales, transforming the former opencast mine into sustainable land for future use.
US DOI and West Virginia sign agreement expanding state oversight
The US Department of the Interior has signed an amendment to its cooperative agreement with the State of West Virginia, giving the state expanded authority to regulate coal mining and reclamation on federal lands within its borders.
A compact solution for deep mine cooling in Poland
David Kim-Hak, Vice President of Wastewater at Energy Recovery, takes a look at a real-world example of how a mine operation in Poland added pressure exchangers and improved operational flexibility with no scheduled maintenance.
Multotec’s Middelburg branch adapts to coal’s evolving demands on South Africa’s Highveld mines
Multotec’s Middleburg branch plays a vital role in keeping mines operational, enhancing productivity and reliability for South Africa’s ‘coal belt’.
Smithers announces the agenda for AsiaCoke 2026
Smithers has recently announced the agenda for AsiaCoke 2026, scheduled to take place 30 March – 1 April 2026, in Jakarta, Indonesia.
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China’s coal-fired power generation declines for the first time since 2015
China's coal-fired power generation decreased 1.9% in 2025, marking a historic shift driven by new non-fossil generation that has finally outpaced demand growth, according to a recent report from Wood Mackenzie.
Boosting profits and sustainability: The power of cyclones in Canadian coal mining
Niel Lourens, Vice President for Cyclones & Spirals at Multotec, discusses how advanced cyclone systems are helping Canadian coal mines cut waste and boost recovery.
NRW Holdings’ Golding signs MSA with TEC Coal
NRW Holdings has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Golding Contractors, has signed a mining services agreement (MSA) with TEC Coal.
From fuel consumption to net-zero goals: The equipment revolution reshaping mining operations
Net-zero objectives are achievable in the mining sector by targeting the most destructive force – heavy machinery emissions. Jane Marsh, Editor-In-Chief at Environment.co, explains how adopting a few simple strategies can make a monumental difference.
Thiess secures six-year contract to expand operations at Mount Pleasant Operation
Thiess has secured a new six-year contract with MACH Energy at the Mount Pleasant Operation in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia.
Warrior awarded federal coal leases by the Bureau of Land Management
Warrior Met Coal has announced that its subsidiaries have been awarded federal coal leases by the Bureau of Land Management, enabling the expansion of its mining operations in Alabama.
From mine development to safety leadership
Tashfeen Majeed Magray, Mine Safety Professional, how Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company (SECMC) has helped revolutionise mine safety in Pakistan.
Colorado coal plant remains open under emergency order
The US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright has issued an emergency order to keep a Colorado coal plant operational with the aim of ensuring Americans have access to affordable, reliable, and secure electricity.