Coal news updates

A new batch of watermelon seedlings was recently transplanted in the greenhouses within the reclamation area of the Minda Coal Mine, located in Dongsheng District, Ordos, Inner Mongolia.

Yancoal Australia Ltd has entered into binding transaction documentation to acquire an 80% interest in the Kestrel Coal Mine, located in Queensland’s Bowen Basin.

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement has announced the issuance of US$134 million in fiscal year 2026 funding through the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalisation, or AMLER, Programme, marking a decade of investment in coal communities working to rebuild and redefine their local economics.

Deputy Minister of State Assets Grzegorz Wrona paid a visit to the Borynia-Zofiówka Mine, Zofiówka Section.

Changes in silica dust limits are expected to reshape mining’s safety and compliance landscape. The new Mine Safety Health Administration limits will demand continuous monitoring, smarter controls, and disciplined operations to protect worker health.

Alon Olsha, Senior Metals & Mining Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence, provides insights into the latest coal trends and the impacts of recent supply chain disruption in the energy industry.

Rising carbon capture and utilisation technologies offer coal regions a profitable future. The transition is a catalyst for high-paying jobs and new markets while leveraging the industry’s existing deep expertise.

Jastrzebska Spólka Weglowa S.A. (JSW) has signed a one-year contract with ArcelorMittal Poland for a supply of coking coal in 2026, valued at PLN 2.1 billion.

Liberty Coal has recommissioned a key dragline at its Optimum Colliery following the completion of a comprehensive refurbishment and technical restoration programme.

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.

Smart mining grids utilise automation and AI to transform power management by using sensors to provide predictive maintenance that prevents outages, improves safety, and lessens energy waste.

FutureCoal, the Global Alliance for Sustainable Coal, has welcomed New Hope Group as a new member, reflecting a growing shift in Australia toward a more balanced and realistic conversation on coal, energy security, and industrial resilience.

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the final approval of Wyoming’s partial coal combustion residuals (CCR) programme.

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 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.

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.

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 Middleburg branch plays a vital role in keeping mines operational, enhancing productivity and reliability for South Africa’s ‘coal belt’.

Smithers has recently announced the agenda for AsiaCoke 2026, scheduled to take place 30 March – 1 April 2026, in Jakarta, Indonesia.

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.

Niel Lourens, Vice President for Cyclones & Spirals at Multotec, discusses how advanced cyclone systems are helping Canadian coal mines cut waste and boost recovery.

Miners will always face the threat of acid mine drainage, jeopardising output and financial security. Jane Marsh, Editor-in-Chief at Environment.co, breaks down how the impacts trickle throughout organisations, leading to unexpected costs that are entirely preventable.

NRW Holdings has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Golding Contractors, has signed a mining services agreement (MSA) with TEC Coal.

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.