Douglas Colliery – South Africa
Douglas Colliery is one of the many coal mining sites that form the backbone of South Africa’s fossil-fuel industry. Located within the country’s extensive coalbearing basins, the mine contributes to…
Emission-reduction coal
This article explores the concept commonly called emission-reduction coal — coal that is managed, processed or combined with technologies and practices to produce lower greenhouse-gas and pollutant emissions than conventional…
Dorpspruit Mine – South Africa
The Dorpspruit Mine is one of the many coal-producing sites in South Africa’s rich coalfields. This article outlines the mine’s geological setting, the type of coal extracted, its role in…
Reburning coal
This article examines the coal commonly associated with the phrase “Reburning coal” — both as a combustible fuel and in the context of reburning technologies used in coal-fired power generation.…
Donkin Extension – Canada
The Donkin Extension coal project, located on Cape Breton Island in eastern Nova Scotia, Canada, represents a modern effort to mine high-quality coal within one of the country’s oldest coalfields.…
Dendrobium Mine – Australia
The following article provides a detailed overview of the Dendrobium Mine in Australia: its location, geology, mining methods, the type and quality of coal produced, economic and statistical information, environmental…
Kiln-fired coal
Kiln-fired coal occupies a distinct place within the broad family of solid fossil fuels and processed carbon products. Although the term can refer to several different processes and products, it…
Coalspur Vista South – Canada
The following article provides a comprehensive overview of the Coalspur Vista South site in Canada, exploring its location, geology, the type of coal present, economic and industrial relevance, regulatory and…
Smelting coal
This article examines the coal type commonly used for smelting — often referred to as coking coal or metallurgical coal — its geological occurrence, where it is mined, its economic…
Coalspur Vista North – Canada
This article examines the Coalspur Vista North site in Canada, presenting its geographical setting, the type of coal targeted, operational and economic aspects, environmental and social considerations, and its place…
