Coal news updates

The Bureau of Land Management announce that Coteau Properties Company of Beulah, N.D., was awarded a lease to mine 18.3 million t of available federal coal across 1070 acres for US$106 292 at Freedom Mine in Mercer County, N.D.

From dust to rain, miners are facing the most dire weather conditions in the sector's history. Jane Marsh, Editor-in-Chief at Environment.co, explains how modern tools protect workers and boost efficiency while encouraging climate resiliency and adaptation.

The Department of the Interior is moving forward with three competitive coal lease sales in Alabama, Montana, and Utah this autumn. These sales reflect the Trump administration’s commitment to strengthening American Energy Dominance, supporting local economies, and securing a stable supply of critical resources for the nation’s economy.

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.

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 has terminated purchase agreements with Anglo American, claiming a ‘material adverse change’ relating to Anglo’s steelmaking coal assets.

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.

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.

In Poland, Jastrzebska Spólka Weglowa have decided to put more longwalls into operation across their mining sites.

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.

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.

Liam Sheeder, Belt Tech Industrial, USA, discusses how belt hardness relates to splicing success, and factors to consider when purchasing used conveyor belt.

R. Subramaniam, AGR Knowledge Services, discusses how India’s coal’s use will persist even as the nation transitions to cleaner energy sources.

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.

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.

The Department of the Interior has approved a mining plan modification for the Rosebud Mine in Rosebud and Treasure counties, Montana.

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.

Daniel J. Brunner and Benjamin Lyddall, REI Drilling, Inc., USA, summarise the application of geosensing to underground directional drilling for geologic exploration.

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.

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.

Dan Marshall, Martin Engineering, USA, highlights common conveyor belt cleaning pitfalls, and how best to avoid them.

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.

PJKT 72 and Contract Highwall Mining have officially launched Phase One of a major metallurgical coal prospecting initiative in Jackson County, Alabama.

Hexagon has announced the launch of Hexagon Operator Alertness System (OAS) 7.5, a significant advancement in mining safety technology that sets a new global benchmark.