Coal for direct-reduced iron
The following article examines the role of coal specifically used in the production of direct-reduced iron (DRI). It explores the technical characteristics of this coal, the main mining regions, economic…
Glisa Coal Mine – South Africa
The following article provides a comprehensive overview of the Glisa Coal Mine in South Africa and situates it within the broader context of the country’s coal sector. Publicly available mine-specific…
Gevra Expansion Project – India
The Gevra Expansion Project is one of India’s most prominent coal mining undertakings, located in the Korba coalfield of Chhattisgarh. Operated under the aegis of one of the country’s major…
Forzando Coal Mine – South Africa
The Forzando Coal Mine, situated within South Africa’s prolific coal-bearing regions, represents an example of the country’s long-standing reliance on coal for energy, metallurgical processes and export revenues. This article…
How the Circular Economy Could Reimagine Coal Use
Coal has long been a cornerstone of global energy systems, shaping economies and driving industrial growth for centuries. Massive reserves lie dormant beneath the earth’s surface, and towering stockpiles of…
Dorsfontein Coal Mine – South Africa
The Dorsfontein Coal Mine is part of South Africa’s extensive coal-mining landscape, representing both the historical importance and contemporary challenges of the country’s coal sector. This article describes the mine’s…
How Space Technology Is Being Used to Monitor Coal Emissions
The global energy landscape remains intricately linked to the centuries-old resource of coal, even as markets evolve and environmental pressures mount. From geological formation to its influence on modern financial…
Chertinskaya-Koksovaya Mine – Russia
The Chertinskaya-Koksovaya Mine is part of Russia’s extensive coal mining sector and is recognized principally for its role in supplying coal suitable for metallurgical and energy uses. This article provides…
Cerro Largo Coal Mine – Colombia
The Cerro Largo Coal Mine in Colombia represents one of the many lesser-known but regionally significant coal operations that contribute to the country’s status as a major coal producer and…
Carbones del Cerrejón Sur – Colombia
The following article examines the Cerrejón coal mining complex in northern Colombia, with particular emphasis on its southern sector often referred to as Carbones del Cerrejón Sur. It covers location…
