Coal news updates

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.

An unsuspecting, wayward rodent could jeopardise the safety of a mining site. Jane Marsh, Editor-In-Chief at Environment.co, uncovers how a single mouse could make this kind of impact and how to deter them.

Michelle Manook, Chief Executive, FutureCoal, discusses how after years of fragmentation, the coal value chain is beginning to rediscover its voice, confidence, and strategic purpose.

Global coal demand is forecast to edge down through the end of this decade as competition intensifies with other power sources – including renewables, natural gas and nuclear – according to the 2025 edition of the IEA’s annual market report.

Core Natural Resources, Inc. has announced that it has resumed longwall operations at its Leer South metallurgical mine in Barbour County, West Virginia.

The adaptive reuse of transformers from decommissioned coal mines delivers a viable solution for enhancing rural grid stability. According to Jane Marsh, Editor-in-Chief at Environment.co, this approach entails honouring industrial legacies while creating a more robust, diversified energy landscape.

Danny Luu and Baojie Zhang, Derrick Corporation, USA, discuss advancements in coal static screening and what they can achieve.

The US Secretary of Energy has issued an emergency order to ensure Americans in the Northwestern region of the US have access to affordable, reliable, and secure electricity heading into the cold winter months.

FutureCoal has called for the Australian Government to pragmatically and realistically re-shape its pathway to net-zero following the AEMO’s warning that the current strategy may not deliver energy security or climate objectives.

Smithers has announced that the AsiaCoke 2026 summit will take place from 30 March to 1 April 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia, and released details regarding the event programme.

FutureCoal has welcomed the outcomes of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg and the COP30 climate negotiations in Belém, noting that both major global forums reinforced the needs of many emerging economies requiring balanced, methodical, technology-neutral energy pathways.

Jastrzebska Spólka Weglowa (JSW) has published its operating results for October 2025, which indicate stable production and a significant increase in sales, particularly in the steam coal segment.

Australia has been urged to restore balance, honesty, and engineering-based decision-making to its energy debate, with FutureCoal’s CEO, Michelle Manook, warning that ideology has overtaken practical policy.

A clean energy future is on the horizon, forcing the coal industry to adapt. Jane Marsh, Editor-In-Chief at Environment.co, describes how amid the emergence of synthetic fuels and green energy technologies, coal professionals can become integral to the transition.

Three major coal mining disasters underscore the importance of learning from past incidents to inform safer and cleaner practices, thereby enabling traditional coal mining operations to enhance environmental stewardship and operational safety.

Warrior Met Coal, Inc. has announced results for 3Q25. Warrior is the leading dedicated US-based producer and exporter of high-quality steelmaking coal for the global steel industry.

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for federal funding to refurbish and modernise the nation’s existing coal power plants.

Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA) has announced the divestment of its 100% stake in TAQA Neyveli Power to MEIL Energy.

US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright has announced the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) recently closed a loan to support independent, American-made, coal-powered fertilizer production.

Bob Nelson, Conveyor Belt Specialist, examines the impact of European chemical regulations on the conveyor belt industry and questions whether they represent unnecessary red tape or essential environmental safeguards.

FutureCoal, the Global Alliance for Sustainable Coal, and the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), strengthening their joint commitment to support sustainable coal development across the ASEAN region.

Mining operators must travel far to diversify their business opportunities and find new resources. Jane Marsh concludes that whilst a lack of infrastructure makes remote jobs impractical, solutions to these challenges are available.

Veldon Group Pty Ltd (Veldon), has partnered with GMMCO Technology Services Limited (GTS) to deliver a multi-million-dollar bankable feasibility study for the new world class coking coal project, Minas de Revuboè (MdR) in Mozambique.

FutureCoal welcomes the US administration’s US$625 million investment to upgrade and modernise coal plants, calling it a pragmatic step forward to achieve energy security and best environmental performance.