Nacala Corridor Mines – Mozambique
The Nacala Corridor is a major transport and resource-development axis in southeastern Africa that has reshaped Mozambique’s mining landscape. Centered on the rich coal-bearing basin around Moatize in Tete Province…
What the Transition from Coal to Solar Looks Like in Practice
The evolution from a fossil fuel–driven energy system to one dominated by renewable sources reveals a complex interplay between economics, technology, and policy. Coal has been the backbone of industrial…
Low-smoke briquettes
Low-smoke briquettes made from coal represent a specialized segment of solid fuels developed to combine the high energy density of coal with significantly reduced visible smoke and fine particle emissions.…
Mutarara Coal Project – Mozambique
The Mutarara Coal Project, located in Mozambique’s mineral-rich interior, is part of the wider coal development story of the Tete province. This article examines where the project sits geographically and…
Mucanha-Vuzi Mine – Mozambique
The following article examines the Mucanha-Vuzi mining area within the broader coal-mining landscape of central Mozambique. It covers location and geology, the types of coal encountered, economic and industrial significance,…
High-density coal briquettes
High-density coal briquettes are a manufactured fuel product created by compressing fine coal, usually of higher-rank varieties, into compact, uniform blocks with enhanced mechanical strength and energy density. These products…
What the Next Generation of Energy Engineers Think About Coal
The discussion surrounding coal remains one of the most charged debates in the energy sector. While some view it as a relic of the past, others see a pathway to…
Mucanha North Mine – Mozambique
The following article provides a comprehensive overview of the Mucanha North mining site in Mozambique, placing it in the broader context of the Tete province coal basin and the national…
Brown coal briquettes
Brown coal briquettes — a form of compacted lignite — have played a significant role in regional energy systems, industrial processes and household heating for more than a century. This…
Mt Owen Mine – Australia
The following article examines the Mt Owen coal mine in New South Wales, Australia. It describes the mine’s location and geology, the type and quality of coal produced, operational and…
