• May 30, 2026
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…

  • May 14, 2026
The Science Behind Turning Coal Ash into Useful Materials

The global energy landscape has long been shaped by fossil fuels, with coal playing a central role in powering industries and generating electricity. Beyond its primary function as a fuel,…

  • May 10, 2026
The Race to Create Carbon-Neutral Coal Plants

The global landscape of energy production has long been dominated by coal, a resource that once fueled the Industrial Revolution and still powers a significant share of electricity generation. Despite…

  • May 5, 2026
Hard coking blend

Hard coking blend coal plays a pivotal role in the global metals and energy complex. This specialized grade of metallurgical coal is blended and processed to produce high-strength coke, an…

  • April 29, 2026
Ilanga Coal Mine – South Africa

Ilanga Coal Mine is part of South Africa’s extensive coal mining landscape, located within one of the country’s most productive coal basins. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the…

  • April 18, 2026
The Future of Coal in Carbon-Neutral Steelmaking

The steel industry stands at a crossroads, balancing the historic reliance on coal with the urgent need for carbon-neutral solutions. As global demand for steel surges, stakeholders are exploring pathways…

  • March 29, 2026
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…

  • January 6, 2026
Syngas coal feedstock

This article examines the use of coal as a feedstock for producing syngas — a mixture of primarily carbon monoxide and hydrogen — addressing its geological occurrence, extraction regions, industrial…

  • January 4, 2026
Bio-coal

Bio-coal (sometimes called torrefied biomass or hydrochar, depending on the production method) is an engineered solid fuel produced from biological feedstocks that aims to match many properties of fossil **coal**…

  • December 5, 2025
The Role of Coal in Global Energy Security

Coal continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the contours of global energy systems. This article explores the multifaceted aspects of coal and **coal stock**, examining their contributions to…