US coal news
US Energy Secretary ensures Washington coal plant remains open ahead of winter
The US Secretary of Energy has issued an emergency order to ensure Americans in the Northwestern region of the US have access to affordable, reliable, and secure electricity heading into the cold winter months.
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.
Warrior reports 3Q25 results and updates outlook
Warrior Met Coal, Inc. has announced results for 3Q25. Warrior is the leading dedicated US-based producer and exporter of high-quality steelmaking coal for the global steel industry.
US DOE announces funding to restore America’s coal plants
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for federal funding to refurbish and modernise the nation’s existing coal power plants.
US DOE announces loan for Indiana coal-powered fertilizer facility
US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright has announced the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) recently closed a loan to support independent, American-made, coal-powered fertilizer production.
FutureCoal welcomes US investment in modernising coal plants
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.
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.
Eagle Summit Resources, LLC announces acquisition of Reflectance Energy, LLC
Eagle Summit Resources, LLC announces the purchase of Reflectance Energy, LLC. The Reflectance coal mining complex will now operate under its new ownership as Eagle Mountain Energy, LLC.
Interior coal lease sale in Alabama generates over US$46 million
The Department of the Interior have announced that the Bureau of Land Management coal lease sale in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, generated over US$46 million in revenue and will give access to 53 million t of metallurgical coal on 14 050 acres of federal mineral estate.