https://www.worldcoal.com/exploration-and-development/ en-GB editor@worldcoal.com (Editor) webdev@worldcoal.com (Web developer) https://d2e1tbtdbinpro.cloudfront.net/media/logo.png https://www.worldcoal.com 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. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/16102025/futurecoal-welcomes-us-investment-in-modernising-coal-plants/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/16102025/futurecoal-welcomes-us-investment-in-modernising-coal-plants/ Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT Discover how coal mining towns can thrive in a cleaner energy transition through advanced technologies, policy support, and economic opportunities while preserving their legacy. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/16092025/the-future-of-coal-mining-towns-amid-the-shift-to-renewable-energy/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/16092025/the-future-of-coal-mining-towns-amid-the-shift-to-renewable-energy/ Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMT 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. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/09092025/battling-the-storms-how-mines-are-adapting-to-increasing-weather-extremes/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/09092025/battling-the-storms-how-mines-are-adapting-to-increasing-weather-extremes/ Tue, 09 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMT 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. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/08082025/green-technologies-transforming-coal-mine-ventilation-and-temperature-regulation/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/08082025/green-technologies-transforming-coal-mine-ventilation-and-temperature-regulation/ Fri, 08 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMT Daniel J. Brunner and Benjamin Lyddall, REI Drilling, Inc., USA, summarise the application of geosensing to underground directional drilling for geologic exploration. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/06082025/geosensings-critical-role/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/06082025/geosensings-critical-role/ Wed, 06 Aug 2025 17:30:00 GMT The Department of the Interior has announced the approval of the mining plan modification for the Bull Mountains coal mine in Montana. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/10062025/interior-approves-bull-mountains-mining-plan-modification/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/10062025/interior-approves-bull-mountains-mining-plan-modification/ Tue, 10 Jun 2025 09:00:00 GMT Michelle Manook, FutureCoal, UK, details how coal is key to a sustainable and resilient future. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/02062025/the-future-of-coal-is-now/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/02062025/the-future-of-coal-is-now/ Mon, 02 Jun 2025 17:30:00 GMT A fleet of 100 Huaneng Ruichi autonomous electric mining trucks has entered operation at the Yimin opencast mine in Inner Mongolia, China. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/20052025/worlds-first-fleet-of-100-5g-a-autonomous-electric-mining-trucks-launched-at-yimin-mine/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/20052025/worlds-first-fleet-of-100-5g-a-autonomous-electric-mining-trucks-launched-at-yimin-mine/ Tue, 20 May 2025 14:30:00 GMT The Department of the Interior has reaffirmed its commitment to the Trump administration’s goal of American Energy Dominance with a renewed focus on coal. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/15042025/the-department-of-the-interior-moves-to-restore-coal-industry/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/15042025/the-department-of-the-interior-moves-to-restore-coal-industry/ Tue, 15 Apr 2025 08:45:00 GMT Jastrzebska Spólka Weglowa SA has filed an application in Warsaw for an amendment to its concession no. 7/2009 for mining hard coal and methane as an accompanying mineral from the Borynia deposit. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/03042025/jswsa-application-for-extension-of-the-concession/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/03042025/jswsa-application-for-extension-of-the-concession/ Thu, 03 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT The underground ventilation link between the Budryk mine and the Knurów Section has been completed. The strategic investment will keep the Budryk mine operating until 2077. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/01042025/underground-drift-connected-budryk-with-knurw/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/01042025/underground-drift-connected-budryk-with-knurw/ Tue, 01 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT The Wyoming Energy Authority is issuing a request for proposals to conduct a comprehensive Wyoming coal resource study. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/26032025/wyoming-energy-authority-opens-request-for-proposals-for-wyoming-coal-study/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/26032025/wyoming-energy-authority-opens-request-for-proposals-for-wyoming-coal-study/ Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:30:00 GMT Ramaco Resources, Inc. has received a US$6.1 million matching grant for Ramaco's Wyoming carbon ore rare earth Brook mine project. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/19032025/ramaco-rare-earth-project-awarded-us61-million/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/19032025/ramaco-rare-earth-project-awarded-us61-million/ Wed, 19 Mar 2025 11:45:00 GMT Warrior Met Coal, Inc. has provided several positive operational and financial updates regarding its progress towards developing its Blue Creek project. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/28022025/warrior-provides-update-on-transformational-coal-project/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/28022025/warrior-provides-update-on-transformational-coal-project/ Fri, 28 Feb 2025 10:45:00 GMT Conuma Resources Ltd. has achieved a significant milestone with the installation and commissioning of the second module at its Quintette Mine’s coal handling and preparation plant. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/19022025/conuma-resources-achieves-major-milestone/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/19022025/conuma-resources-achieves-major-milestone/ Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT FutureCoal has launched the southern Africa Chapter, with Seriti Resources Group Chief Executive Officer, Mike Teke, serving as its inaugural Chairman. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/17022025/futurecoal-launches-southern-africa-chapter/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/17022025/futurecoal-launches-southern-africa-chapter/ Mon, 17 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT Jane Marsh, Editor-in-Chief for environment.co, explains how coal mining will remain a critical part of the energy sector for the foreseeable future. https://www.worldcoal.com/mining/13022025/how-coal-mines-are-integrating-sustainable-development-goals/ https://www.worldcoal.com/mining/13022025/how-coal-mines-are-integrating-sustainable-development-goals/ Thu, 13 Feb 2025 09:00:00 GMT Anglo American has entered into definitive agreements to sell the entirety of its steelmaking coal business, generating nearly US$5 billion in aggregate gross cash proceeds. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/26112024/anglo-american-agrees-sale-of-remaining-steelmaking-coal-portfolio-to-peabody-energy/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/26112024/anglo-american-agrees-sale-of-remaining-steelmaking-coal-portfolio-to-peabody-energy/ Tue, 26 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT The UK Department for Energy Security & Net Zero has announced plans for the introduction of legislation to restrict licences for new coal mines as the UK embraces clean energy. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/15112024/uk-to-ban-new-coal-mining-licences/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/15112024/uk-to-ban-new-coal-mining-licences/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:30:00 GMT Stanmore Resources has acquired Aquila’s interest in the Eagle Downs metallurgical coal project, as well as the Eagle Downs South metallurgical coal tenements and associated assets. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/23042024/stanmore-resources-to-acquire-remaining-interest-in-eagle-downs/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/23042024/stanmore-resources-to-acquire-remaining-interest-in-eagle-downs/ Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT