Low-phosphorus coal
Low-phosphorus coal occupies a special niche within the global coal complex: it is a grade of coal with unusually low concentrations of phosphorus, prized by industries that demand high-purity feedstocks.…
Refined coal
This article explores the concept of refined coal — what it is, how it differs from raw coal, where it is found and produced, and its economic, industrial and environmental…
De-watered coal
De-watered coal is not a distinct geological variety but a processed form of coal with significantly reduced water content. It plays a growing role wherever low-rank coals (high moisture, low…
Ultra-cleaned thermal coal
The term ultra-cleaned thermal coal refers to thermally graded coal that has undergone intensive beneficiation and cleaning processes to remove ash, sulfur, moisture and other impurities, producing a fuel with…
Chemical-grade coal
This article examines the specialised category commonly called chemical-grade coal — varieties of coal selected or processed for use as a raw material in chemical, metallurgical and high-value industrial applications.…
New Largo Mine – South Africa
The New Largo Mine, located in South Africa’s prolific coal-producing region, represents a modern example of the country’s long-standing reliance on coal as a cornerstone of energy and industrial activity.…
Kangala Coal Mine – South Africa
The Kangala Coal Mine is one of the many coal-producing operations in South Africa’s extensive coal belt. Located in the heart of Mpumalanga’s coal-rich basin, it contributes to the domestic…
Washed thermal coal
Washed thermal coal occupies a distinct place within the global coal sector as a commercially prepared product designed to meet the quality demands of modern power plants and industrial users.…
Grootegeluk Coal Mine – South Africa
The Grootegeluk Coal Mine is one of South Africa’s most significant mining operations, both in terms of scale and strategic importance. Located in the vast Waterberg Coalfield, the mine supplies…
Cleaned coal
This article examines cleaned coal — both the material produced by beneficiation (washing and preparation) and the suite of technologies often marketed as “clean coal” aimed at reducing the environmental…
