Clean coal news
Silica dust: Mining’s invisible concern and how miners are leaning
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.
Is carbon capture and utilisation a future revenue stream for coal regions?
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.
Innovating sanitation: New technologies transforming mining camp health
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.
The hidden cost of acid mine drainage: Protecting ecosystems while protecting your bottom line
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.
From fuel consumption to net-zero goals: The equipment revolution reshaping mining operations
Net-zero objectives are achievable in the mining sector by targeting the most destructive force – heavy machinery emissions. Jane Marsh, Editor-In-Chief at Environment.co, explains how adopting a few simple strategies can make a monumental difference.
Coal’s next life: Synthetic fuels, green energy and the transition challenge
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.
Three tragedies, one lesson: How mining disasters shape environmental safety
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.
FutureCoal and ASEAN Centre for Energy renew MOU to advance coal’s transformation
FutureCoal, the Global Alliance for Sustainable Coal, and the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), strengthening their joint commitment to support sustainable coal development across the ASEAN region.
From mine to road: Transforming mining waste rock into durable construction materials for sustainable infrastructure
Jane Marsh considers how proposed solutions can transform mining waste into durable construction materials, making the industry and the built environment more eco-friendly.
The future of coal mining towns amid the shift to renewable energy
Discover how coal mining towns can thrive in a cleaner energy transition through advanced technologies, policy support, and economic opportunities while preserving their legacy.