• January 6, 2026
Ekibastuz Coal Mine – Kazakhstan

The Ekibastuz coal basin in northeastern Kazakhstan is one of the country’s most important and historically significant coal-producing regions. Located in the Pavlodar region near the town of Ekibastuz, this…

  • January 5, 2026
Bogatyr Coal Mine – Kazakhstan

The Bogatyr coal mine, located in the Ekibastuz coal basin of northern Kazakhstan, is one of the country’s most important and widely recognized coal mining sites. Operating as a large-scale…

  • December 26, 2025
Run-of-mine coal (ROM coal)

Run-of-mine coal (commonly abbreviated as ROM coal) is the raw material produced directly from a mine before any processing, washing or blending. It represents the first form of coal as…

  • December 23, 2025
Steam-raising coal

Steam-raising coal, often referred to as steam coal or thermal coal, is the class of coal primarily used to generate steam for electricity production and industrial heat. This article examines…

  • December 18, 2025
G-grade coal

This article examines the properties, distribution, economic role and industrial significance of a category frequently referred to as G-grade coal. The term can have several meanings depending on national standards…

  • December 16, 2025
Bina Project Mine – India

The Bina Project Mine, often referenced in regional coal development discussions in central India, represents a component of the country’s extensive coal-mining landscape. This article summarizes the known geological, technical,…

  • December 16, 2025
D-grade coal

D-grade coal occupies a specific niche in the wider spectrum of coal types: it is typically a lower-ranked, commercially traded category of coal used mainly for thermal applications, industrial heating…

  • December 15, 2025
Ultra-supercritical coal grade

The term ultra-supercritical is most commonly associated with advanced steam cycle technology used in coal-fired power plants, not a standalone type of coal. However, certain coal qualities are particularly suitable…

  • December 12, 2025
Washed coal

Washed coal is coal that has been processed to remove impurities such as rock, ash, sulfur, and other unwanted materials. Through mechanical and physical beneficiation methods, washed coal delivers higher…

  • December 9, 2025
Ultra-low-ash coal

Ultra-low-ash coal occupies a niche but increasingly important position within the global coal complex. Defined by its exceptionally low residue after combustion or processing, this coal type serves as a…