US coal news
Core Natural Resources announces resumption of longwall mining at Leer South
Core Natural Resources, Inc. has announced that it has resumed longwall operations at its Leer South metallurgical mine in Barbour County, West Virginia.
Blackout legacy: Reusing coal mine transformers for resilient rural power
The adaptive reuse of transformers from decommissioned coal mines delivers a viable solution for enhancing rural grid stability. According to Jane Marsh, Editor-in-Chief at Environment.co, this approach entails honouring industrial legacies while creating a more robust, diversified energy landscape.
Redrawing The Curve
Danny Luu and Baojie Zhang, Derrick Corporation, USA, discuss advancements in coal static screening and what they can achieve.
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.