Coal news updates

Southeast Asia’s energy industry reads the recent increase in coal use and project activity across parts of ASEAN as a short-term response to supply disruption rather than a change of direction in coal phase-out plans.

Jörg Wittkamp presents a novel telemetric measuring system, developed by Grünewald GmbH in cooperation with Thiele GmbH & Co. KG, for continuous tensile force measurement directly within a moving chain link during operation.

Cesar Canali, Co-CEO of Aster Resources & EVP of Clinch Resources, looks at how steelmakers should evaluate metallurgical coal suppliers beyond price alone, considering quality consistency, total economic value, operational control, reliability, and the potential for a longer-term strategic supply relationship.

Mastermyne Group Ltd has announced the execution of a new mining services contract with GM3 for its Dendrobium underground coal mine in New South Wales.

Clinch Resources Ltd., a metallurgical coal producer with mining assets in West Virginia, has acquired a second equipment spread for the Lanes Branch surface mining operation.

Yari Resources is expanding its coal resource base in the Bowen Basin, entering into a binding conditional SPA to acquire a 100% interest in the Arcadia Coal Project.

Jane Marsh, Editor-In-Chief at Environment.co, details how water recycling through neutralisation helps coal mines reduce freshwater consumption and improve long-term operational resilience through efficient water treatment and reuse.

Smithers will host the MetCoke World Summit from 10 – 11 November 2026 at the Holiday Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown – Broadway.

Opencast coal mining faces critical dust suppression challenges that directly affect worker respiratory health. Effective protection requires integrated approaches covering emission sources, current suppression technologies, regulatory frameworks, and comprehensive strategies.

BHP’s vision for a positive legacy from mining at its Mt Arthur Coal site has taken a key step forward as NSW’s Government announces its ‘Mt Arthur Coal Mine Transformation Precinct Master Plan’.

CONSOL Innovations LLC, a subsidiary of Core Natural Resources, has been selected for a multi-million-dollar grant awarded by the US Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation.

Mustafa Iqbal, Bloor Square Capital, considers how, as India’s blast furnace capacity expands, producers with reserves, costs, and export infrastructure are winning a selective, durable opportunity.

SECMC is leveraging digital technologies, AI, automation, and data-driven decision-making to enhance safety, productivity, and sustainability in Pakistan's pioneering opencast coal mine.

FutureCoal has announced the formal expansion of its Africa Chapter as governments around the world place renewed emphasis on energy security, industrial competitiveness, and domestic resource development amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and growing electricity demand.

Rystad Energy explores the impact of conflict in the Middle East on Asia-Pacific thermal coal demand

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced it will support 13 American coal-fired power plants and new coal export infrastructure by providing up to US$500 million in Defense Production Act Title III (DPA) funds.

FutureCoal welcomes the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) World Energy Investment 2026 report, which finds global coal investment reaching its highest point since 2012.

Clinch Resources Ltd., a metallurgical coal producer with mining assets in West Virginia, has announced that commercial-grade coal production has commenced at its Lanes Branch property.

Coal plants must replace antiquated water fixtures and implement data-driven technologies and new infrastructure to adapt to modern needs. It is the best way to deliver pure water and prevent water scarcity.

Anglo American announces that it has agreed to sell its portfolio of steelmaking coal mines in Australia to Dhilmar Limited for a cash consideration of up to US$3.875 billion.

Core Natural Resources, Inc. has announced the promotion of Robert Braithwaite to Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, effective immediately.

FUCHS Lubricants Co. highlights SOLCENIC GM 20 – an MSHA-approved, HFAE fire-resistant hydraulic fluid engineered specifically for longwall coal mining operations where safety, reliability, and environmental responsibility are paramount.

QRC – Queensland’s coal sector has taken another blow with new State Government data confirming a 25% decline in coal export values last year.

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.