https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/ en-GB editor@worldcoal.com (Editor) webdev@worldcoal.com (Web developer) https://d2e1tbtdbinpro.cloudfront.net/media/logo.png https://www.worldcoal.com Coal industry insight from the mine to the power plant QRC – Queensland’s coal sector has taken another blow with new State Government data confirming a 25% decline in coal export values last year. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/30042026/still-time-to-fix-coal-royalties-after-export-value-collapse/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/30042026/still-time-to-fix-coal-royalties-after-export-value-collapse/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT 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. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/23042026/from-coal-mining-to-agriculture-an-ecological-initiative-at-a-chinese-coal-mine/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/23042026/from-coal-mining-to-agriculture-an-ecological-initiative-at-a-chinese-coal-mine/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:30:00 GMT 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. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/21042026/yancoal-to-acquire-interest-in-kestrel-coal-mine/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/21042026/yancoal-to-acquire-interest-in-kestrel-coal-mine/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:30:00 GMT Deputy Minister of State Assets Grzegorz Wrona paid a visit to the Borynia-Zofiówka Mine, Zofiówka Section. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/10042026/deputy-minister-grzegorz-wrona-visits-jsw/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/10042026/deputy-minister-grzegorz-wrona-visits-jsw/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT 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. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/02042026/coals-second-wind-why-lng-disruption-is-repricing-thermal-markets/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/02042026/coals-second-wind-why-lng-disruption-is-repricing-thermal-markets/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT 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. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/23032026/is-carbon-capture-and-utilisation-a-future-revenue-stream-for-coal-regions/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/23032026/is-carbon-capture-and-utilisation-a-future-revenue-stream-for-coal-regions/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT 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. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/20032026/jsw-and-arcelormittal-poland-sign-coking-coal-supply-contract/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/20032026/jsw-and-arcelormittal-poland-sign-coking-coal-supply-contract/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:30:00 GMT Liberty Coal has recommissioned a key dragline at its Optimum Colliery following the completion of a comprehensive refurbishment and technical restoration programme. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/18032026/liberty-coal-recommissions-dragline-following-refurbishment/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/18032026/liberty-coal-recommissions-dragline-following-refurbishment/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:30:00 GMT 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. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/13032026/smart-mining-grids-how-automation-and-ai-are-transforming-power-management/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/13032026/smart-mining-grids-how-automation-and-ai-are-transforming-power-management/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT 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. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/10032026/coals-momentum-in-australia-builds-as-new-hope-group-joins-global-coal-alliance/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/10032026/coals-momentum-in-australia-builds-as-new-hope-group-joins-global-coal-alliance/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:30:00 GMT The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the final approval of Wyoming’s partial coal combustion residuals (CCR) programme. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/05032026/us-epa-approves-wyomings-ccr-permit-programme/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/05032026/us-epa-approves-wyomings-ccr-permit-programme/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:30:00 GMT 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. https://www.worldcoal.com/special-reports/03032026/innovating-sanitation-new-technologies-transforming-mining-camp-health/ https://www.worldcoal.com/special-reports/03032026/innovating-sanitation-new-technologies-transforming-mining-camp-health/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT 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. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/26022026/thiess-completes-muswellbrook-mine-rehabilitation/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/26022026/thiess-completes-muswellbrook-mine-rehabilitation/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT 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. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/24022026/us-doi-and-west-virginia-sign-agreement-expanding-state-oversight/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/24022026/us-doi-and-west-virginia-sign-agreement-expanding-state-oversight/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:30:00 GMT 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. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/19022026/a-compact-solution-for-deep-mine-cooling-in-poland/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/19022026/a-compact-solution-for-deep-mine-cooling-in-poland/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT Multotec’s Middleburg branch plays a vital role in keeping mines operational, enhancing productivity and reliability for South Africa’s ‘coal belt’. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/17022026/multotecs-middelburg-branch-adapts-to-coals-evolving-demands-on-south-africas-highveld/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/17022026/multotecs-middelburg-branch-adapts-to-coals-evolving-demands-on-south-africas-highveld/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT Smithers has recently announced the agenda for AsiaCoke 2026, scheduled to take place 30 March – 1 April 2026, in Jakarta, Indonesia. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/16022026/smithers-announces-the-agenda-for-asiacoke-2026/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/16022026/smithers-announces-the-agenda-for-asiacoke-2026/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT 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. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/13022026/chinas-coal-fired-power-generation-declines-for-the-first-time-since-2015/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/13022026/chinas-coal-fired-power-generation-declines-for-the-first-time-since-2015/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT Niel Lourens, Vice President for Cyclones & Spirals at Multotec, discusses how advanced cyclone systems are helping Canadian coal mines cut waste and boost recovery. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/03022026/boosting-profits-and-sustainability-the-power-of-cyclones-in-canadian-coal-mining/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/03022026/boosting-profits-and-sustainability-the-power-of-cyclones-in-canadian-coal-mining/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:30:00 GMT NRW Holdings has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Golding Contractors, has signed a mining services agreement (MSA) with TEC Coal. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/29012026/nrw-holdings-golding-signs-msa-with-tec-coal/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/29012026/nrw-holdings-golding-signs-msa-with-tec-coal/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT