FutureCoal calls for responsible backing for coal
Mike Teke, the new Chairman of FutureCoal: The Global Alliance for Sustainable Coal, has called on global finance leaders to fund coal fairly and equally.
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Trump administration accelerates review of Black Butte Mine Expansion
The US Department of the Interior recently announced its intent to exercise emergency authorities to accelerate the permitting review for a proposed mining plan modification by Black Butte Coal Company.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Expert Recommendations For Conveyor Belt Cleaning In Coal Operations
Dan Marshall, Martin Engineering, USA, highlights common conveyor belt cleaning pitfalls, and how best to avoid them.
Eurocoke Summit 2025 to highlight decarbonisation, innovation and global market insight
Eurocoke Summit will return in September 2025, bringing together global leaders to explore the future of carbon-conscious production, innovation in biocoke, and evolving global trade dynamics.
Metwave and CHM begin coal mining initiative in Alabama
PJKT 72 and Contract Highwall Mining have officially launched Phase One of a major metallurgical coal prospecting initiative in Jackson County, Alabama.