Special reports

For an industry struggling with low prices, higher demand from India and southeast Asia could be just what the doctor ordered.

Much has been written about the agreement between the Mongolian government and Rio Tinto over development of the Oyu Tolgo copper deposit. But much more must be done if investor confidence in the country is to be restored and the country’s mining industry developed.

Enforcement and liability risk reduction tips and knowledge to keep your company at low risk of adverse DOL/MSHA/OSHA actions.

Despite the wind industry’s job-creation claims, the impact of the EPA regulation of coal-fired power plants will result in far more job losses.

With high electricity costs holding back economic growth, Italy would benefit from expending its use of coal.

Given the current ultralow share prices of US coal companies, the time may be ripe for industry consolidation.

Coal's decline in the US culminated in it losing its market-leading roll in April to natural gas. But elsewhere, the fuel is still going strong.

The market for cleaner coal-fired power technologies will continue to be dominated by supercritical and ultra-supercritical technology to 2025.

World Coal speaks to Sergey Stepanov, Vice President and Head of the Coal Division, EVRAZ, about the Russian coal mining industry and his company's place in it.

Discussing developments in longwall mining with representatives from longwall OEMs, Joy Global and Eickhoff, and ground control specialists, Jennmar.

West Virginia has been worst hit by the downturn in the US coal industry. Is there any way back?

With high rates of turnover in both senior site-based and headquarters roles, there is an urgent need for clear leadership succession strategy in mining.

Why recent changes matter for global thermal coal markets?

The imminent demise of coal is about as likely as boarding a solar-powered commercial aircraft for your next holiday.

To save hundreds of millions of people from poverty it is necessary to use more coal, along with the best combustion technologies, and more renewable sources.