• December 27, 2025
Siberian Kuzbass Mines – Russia

The Kuznetsk Basin, commonly referred to as the Siberian Kuzbass, is one of the world’s most important and extensive coal mining regions. Located in southwestern Siberia, it has shaped the…

  • December 27, 2025
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.…

  • December 27, 2025
Sized coal

This article examines sized coal — coal that has been crushed, screened and graded into defined particle ranges for specific industrial uses. Sized coal plays a crucial role in power…

  • December 26, 2025
Leeuwpan Mine – South Africa

The Leeuwpan Mine, situated within South Africa’s prolific coal-producing region, is a notable component of the country’s coal industry. This article examines the mine’s location, geological setting, the types of…

  • December 25, 2025
Zibulo Coal Mine – South Africa

The Zibulo Coal Mine is one of the notable mining operations within South Africa’s extensive coal-producing region. Located in the high-density coalfields of Mpumalanga, Zibulo plays a role in both…

  • December 24, 2025
Kriel Coal Mine – South Africa

The Kriel Coal Mine, located in the heart of South Africa’s Highveld coalfields, is an important node in the country’s fossil fuel infrastructure. This article outlines the mine’s geographic setting,…

  • December 24, 2025
Khutala Mine – South Africa

The Khutala Mine, situated in South Africa’s prolific coalfields, stands as a representative example of the country’s long-established coal mining industry. This article examines Khutala’s location and geological setting, the…

  • December 22, 2025
Richards Bay Coal Mines – South Africa

The Richards Bay coal mining and export complex is one of the most important nodes in South Africa’s coal value chain. Located on the northeastern coast of KwaZulu-Natal, the area…

  • December 21, 2025
Benga Coal Mine – Mozambique

The Benga Coal Mine, located in the heart of Mozambique’s Tete Province, is one of the better-known operations within the broader Moatize coal basin. Over the past two decades the…

  • December 20, 2025
El Cerrejón Norte – Colombia

This article provides a detailed overview of the El Cerrejón Norte coal mining complex in northern Colombia: its location, geology, extraction methods, economic significance, environmental and social impacts, infrastructure, and…