Secondary coal
This article explores the phenomenon commonly referred to as secondary coal, examining what the term means in different contexts, where such coal occurs, how it is recovered or mined, and…
Tete East Complex – Mozambique
The Tete East Complex in Mozambique is one of the most talked-about coal provinces in southern Africa. Located in the central-northern part of the country, in Tete Province, this cluster…
Shivee Ovoo Coal Mine – Mongolia
The Shivee Ovoo coal mine is one of Mongolia’s notable coal-producing localities, representing the country’s abundant mineral wealth and the central role of coal in its energy and export sectors.…
Shakhta No. 7 Mine – Russia
This article examines Shakhta No. 7, a coal mine in Russia, placing it in the broader geological, economic and industrial context of Russian coal mining. The mine name—Shakhta No. 7—follows…
Sangatta Coal Mine – Indonesia
The Sangatta coal complex in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, is one of the country’s most recognizable and historically important mining areas. Located within the Kutai Basin, Sangatta encompasses large open-pit operations…
Plastic coal
This article explores the phenomenon commonly called “plastic coal” — coal that exhibits a distinctive plasticity or caking behavior when heated — and the many technical, economic and environmental aspects…
Quintette Mine – Canada
The Quintette Mine, situated in northeastern British Columbia, Canada, is one of the better-known coal operations in the Peace River region. Over the decades it has played a role in…
Qipanjing Coal Mine – China
The Qipanjing coal mining area, located in northern China, is a significant component of the country’s vast coal landscape. This article examines the mine’s location, geology, the types of coal…
Non-swelling coal
This article examines the properties, distribution, economic importance and industrial uses of non-swelling coal — a category of coal defined by its limited tendency to cake or expand when heated.…
Pasir Mine – Indonesia
The Pasir Mine is one of the many coal-producing sites that contribute to Indonesia’s prominent role in the global coal market. Situated in the coal-rich regions of the Indonesian archipelago,…
