Heat-treated coal
Heat-treated coal is a family of coal-derived products produced by applying controlled thermal processes to raw coal. These processes change the coal’s physical and chemical properties to yield materials with…
Komati Coal Mine – South Africa
The Komati Coal Mine is one of the many mining operations situated within South Africa’s rich coal-bearing basins. Located in the heart of the Highveld coalfields of Mpumalanga, the mine…
Kintap Coal Mine – Indonesia
The following article provides a comprehensive overview of the Kintap coal mining area in Indonesia, covering its location, geological context, coal quality, economic significance, environmental and social impacts, infrastructure and…
Fuel-grade coal
Fuel-grade coal is a cornerstone of the global energy system and many industrial processes. This article examines what “fuel-grade” coal means, how and where it forms and is mined, its…
Khushuut Coal Mine – Mongolia
The Khushuut Coal Mine is one of the lesser-known but regionally important coal mining sites in western Mongolia. Located in a remote part of the country, the mine exemplifies many…
Steam-enhanced coal
This article examines the concept commonly referred to as steam-enhanced coal — a term that can mean either the class of coal primarily used to produce steam (often called steam…
Khadia Coal Mine – India
The Khadia Coal Mine is one of the many mining sites in India that reflect the country’s long history of coal extraction and its ongoing dependence on fossil fuels for…
Moderate-reactivity coal
Moderate-reactivity coal occupies an important niche between highly reactive low-rank coals and dense, low-reactivity high-rank coals. This type of coal combines properties that make it versatile for power generation, certain…
Kazimierz–Juliusz Mine – Poland
This article presents a comprehensive overview of the Kazimierz–Juliusz coal mine in Poland: its location, geology, mining operations, the type and quality of coal, economic and social importance, environmental challenges…
Katras Coal Mine – India
The Katras Coal Mine, located in the coal-rich district of Dhanbad in Jharkhand, India, is part of one of the country’s most historically and economically significant coal-producing regions. This article…
