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Splice For Success

Bernd Küsel, CBG, Germany, examines the importance of high-quality splices and the early detection of damage to ensure safety and reduce costly downtime.

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Transforming Magnetic Separation

Jose Marin, Eriez, USA, describes the past, present, and future of magnetic exploration as it strives to fast-track sustainability goals and meet modern demands.

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Tackling coal mine fires

Coal mine fires pose immediate and long-term dangers. Jane Marsh discusses what professionals can do to reduce the pollution, environmental damage, and other unwanted effects from these blazes.

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Keep The Blast In The Past

Mike Selover, Vermeer, USA, analyses the advancements of coal extraction through continuous surface mining technology.

 

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Coal dust mitigation strategies

Coal dust can present health and environmental hazards, but it is manageable. Jane Marsh posits five steps to mitigate and manage these potential risks.

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A Guide To Fire Resistant Conveyor Belts

Ron van Oijen, Fenner Dunlop, Netherlands, provides essential guidance on fire resistant conveyor belts – a complex and extremely important subject.

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A Leap Into The Future Of Longwall Mining

James Yates, HBT, Australia, clarifies the key capabilities of a new roof support control system, and how it addresses the evolving needs of the mining industry.

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The Future Of Coal Is Now

Michelle Manook, FutureCoal, UK, details how coal is key to a sustainable and resilient future.

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The future of emission control

Jane Marsh, Editor-in-Chief for environment.co, explores how the latest emissions monitoring technologies help coal plants face rising regulatory and operational pressures.

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Rehabilitating former coal mines

Coal mining organisations are responsible for rejuvenating the ecosystems they impact. Jane Marsh explores case studies which demonstrate how workforces can restore balance to the natural world.

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Coal ash utilisation: Turning waste into resources

Jane Marsh details how power plants can become more sustainable by turning coal ash into valuable resources – using components in green concrete and infrastructure reduces the environmental impact and allows companies to protect the environment.

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Sustainable coal mining practices: Innovations for a cleaner future

Jane Marsh outlines how coal miners are in the process of adopting sustainable practices and innovative technologies to overcome environmental and economic challenges, reducing ecological impact and positioning the industry for a cleaner future.

Coal’s future: New report charts path to sustainability

FutureCoal’s latest report, ‘Roadmap for a Sustainable Coal Value Chain’, highlights how advanced coal technologies can reduce emissions, while continuing to support the global demand for energy and industrial growth.