https://www.worldcoal.com/special-reports/ en-GB editor@worldcoal.com (Editor) webdev@worldcoal.com (Web developer) https://d2e1tbtdbinpro.cloudfront.net/media/logo.png https://www.worldcoal.com Bobby Gaylor, EVP, Investor Relations, Clinch Resources Ltd, responds to the key questions surrounding the current landscape of the metallurgical coal market. https://www.worldcoal.com/mining/03092026/where-is-the-metallurgical-coal-market-heading-as-steelmakers-rethink-supply/ https://www.worldcoal.com/mining/03092026/where-is-the-metallurgical-coal-market-heading-as-steelmakers-rethink-supply/ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT 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. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/19082026/the-five-questions-that-should-define-a-metallurgical-coal-contract/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/19082026/the-five-questions-that-should-define-a-metallurgical-coal-contract/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT 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. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/27072026/recycling-through-neutralisation-how-mines-can-reduce-freshwater-dependency-and-costs/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/27072026/recycling-through-neutralisation-how-mines-can-reduce-freshwater-dependency-and-costs/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT Smithers will host the MetCoke World Summit from 10 – 11 November 2026 at the Holiday Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown – Broadway. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/21072026/strengthen-your-strategic-roadmap-at-smithers-metcoke-world-summit-2026/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/21072026/strengthen-your-strategic-roadmap-at-smithers-metcoke-world-summit-2026/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:15:00 GMT 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. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/30062026/facing-east-what-indias-steel-expansion-means-for-us-metallurgical-coal/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/30062026/facing-east-what-indias-steel-expansion-means-for-us-metallurgical-coal/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT 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. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/20052026/infrastructure-modernisation-upgrading-water-systems-at-aging-coal-plants/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/20052026/infrastructure-modernisation-upgrading-water-systems-at-aging-coal-plants/ Wed, 20 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT 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. https://www.worldcoal.com/mining/09042026/silica-dust-minings-invisible-concern-and-how-miners-are-leaning/ https://www.worldcoal.com/mining/09042026/silica-dust-minings-invisible-concern-and-how-miners-are-leaning/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:00:00 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 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 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 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. https://www.worldcoal.com/mining/29012026/the-hidden-cost-of-acid-mine-drainage-protecting-ecosystems-while-protecting-your-bottom-line/ https://www.worldcoal.com/mining/29012026/the-hidden-cost-of-acid-mine-drainage-protecting-ecosystems-while-protecting-your-bottom-line/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:00:00 GMT Danny Luu and Baojie Zhang, Derrick Corporation, USA, discuss advancements in coal static screening and what they can achieve. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/22122025/redrawing-the-curve/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/22122025/redrawing-the-curve/ Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT 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. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/20112025/coals-next-life-synthetic-fuels-green-energy-and-the-transition-challenge/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/20112025/coals-next-life-synthetic-fuels-green-energy-and-the-transition-challenge/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:00:00 GMT 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. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/13112025/three-tragedies-one-lesson-how-mining-disasters-shape-environmental-safety/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/13112025/three-tragedies-one-lesson-how-mining-disasters-shape-environmental-safety/ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:00:00 GMT 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. https://www.worldcoal.com/special-reports/22102025/mining-in-isolation-overcoming-the-infrastructure-challenges-of-remote-resource-extraction/ https://www.worldcoal.com/special-reports/22102025/mining-in-isolation-overcoming-the-infrastructure-challenges-of-remote-resource-extraction/ Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT Dr. Andreas Westphalen, HBT GmbH, details the advantages of variable frequency drive technology for face conveyor and plow systems in longwall mining. https://www.worldcoal.com/special-reports/15102025/plowing-ahead/ https://www.worldcoal.com/special-reports/15102025/plowing-ahead/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT Dorothy Mei, Tiffany Means, and Wynn Feng, Global Energy Monitor, USA, explore coal’s continued global expansion amid growing climate concerns. https://www.worldcoal.com/special-reports/01102025/still-digging/ https://www.worldcoal.com/special-reports/01102025/still-digging/ Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:00:00 GMT Liam Sheeder, Belt Tech Industrial, USA, discusses how belt hardness relates to splicing success, and factors to consider when purchasing used conveyor belt. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/13082025/measure-twice-splice-once/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/13082025/measure-twice-splice-once/ Wed, 13 Aug 2025 17:30:00 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 Dan Marshall, Martin Engineering, USA, highlights common conveyor belt cleaning pitfalls, and how best to avoid them. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/30072025/expert-recommendations-for-conveyor-belt-cleaning-in-coal-operations/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/30072025/expert-recommendations-for-conveyor-belt-cleaning-in-coal-operations/ Wed, 30 Jul 2025 17:30:00 GMT