Coal news updates

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.

Dr. Andreas Westphalen, HBT GmbH, details the advantages of variable frequency drive technology for face conveyor and plow systems in longwall mining.

Jane Marsh considers how proposed solutions can transform mining waste into durable construction materials, making the industry and the built environment more eco-friendly.

Eagle Summit Resources, LLC announces the purchase of Reflectance Energy, LLC. The Reflectance coal mining complex will now operate under its new ownership as Eagle Mountain Energy, LLC.

Perth is about to host the next decade of mining innovation, as global industry leaders, technology pioneers, and the sector’s biggest operators gather for the WA Mining Conference & Exhibition.

The Department of the Interior have announced that the Bureau of Land Management coal lease sale in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, generated over US$46 million in revenue and will give access to 53 million t of metallurgical coal on 14 050 acres of federal mineral estate.

Dorothy Mei, Tiffany Means, and Wynn Feng, Global Energy Monitor, USA, explore coal’s continued global expansion amid growing climate concerns.

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a US$625 million investment to expand and reinvigorate America’s coal industry, aiming to boost energy production and support coal communities nationwide.

The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) says the State Government must urgently reform the coal royalty regime to protect jobs and the state’s economy.

Discover how coal mining towns can thrive in a cleaner energy transition through advanced technologies, policy support, and economic opportunities while preserving their legacy.

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.