Coal for urea production
The use of coal as a feedstock for industrial chemical production — particularly for synthesizing ammonia and, subsequently, urea — is a major but often overlooked component of the global…
El Diviso Mine – Colombia
This article provides a detailed overview of the El Diviso Mine in Colombia, focusing on its location, geology, the type of mineral recovered, operational characteristics, and wider economic and social…
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…
Coal for ammonia synthesis
This article explores the role of coal as a feedstock for industrial ammonia synthesis: where such coal is found, how it is mined and processed for chemical use, the technologies…
Chemical feedstock coal
Chemical feedstock coal is a class of coal valued not primarily for its role as a thermal fuel but for its capacity to provide carbon-rich raw materials for chemical processes.…
How Startups Are Innovating in the Post-Coal Energy Market
The global energy landscape is undergoing a profound transformation as nations seek to balance growing electricity demands with environmental sustainability. Amid this shift, the traditional dominance of coal is being…
Eagle Eye Coal Mine – Mozambique
The Eagle Eye Coal Mine in Mozambique represents a noteworthy node in the country’s expanding coal landscape. Located in the heart of the central coal-bearing basins, the project is part…
Domestic heating coal
Domestic heating coal is a specific segment of the broad coal market that supplies households and small-scale heat users with fuel suitable for stoves, boilers and fireplaces. This article examines…
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…
Thermal export coal
The global market for thermal export coal occupies a unique and sometimes controversial position in the world energy mix. Used primarily for electricity generation, thermal coal has powered industrialization and…
