Oaky Creek Mine – Australia
The Oaky Creek Mine is one of the coal operations located in Australia’s prolific Bowen Basin. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the mine’s location, geology, operations, product quality,…
Composite coal
This article examines the subject commonly referred to as composite coal — a term that can denote both geological composite samples and engineered blends of different coal types used to…
Synthetic coal
This article examines the phenomenon commonly referred to as synthetic coal alongside conventional coal. It covers geological occurrence, extraction methods, economic and statistical context, industrial uses, environmental consequences, and emerging…
Nalinhe Coal Mine – China
The following article provides a comprehensive overview of the Nalinhe Coal Mine in China, synthesizing available information about its location, geology, production characteristics, economic role and wider significance in the…
Moatize II – Mozambique
The Moatize II development in Mozambique represents one of the most important coal projects in southern Africa. Located in the rich Moatize coal basin in western Mozambique, the mine has…
Metallurgical middlings
This article discusses the category known as metallurgical middlings — intermediate coal products generated in the preparation of metallurgical coal (also called coking coal). It explains what middlings are, where…
Listvyazhnaya Mine – Russia
Listvyazhnaya Mine is one of the coal mining sites located in the heart of the Russian coal-producing region of western Siberia. The mine became internationally known after a major accident…
Kolmar Inaglinskiy Mine – Russia
This article provides a detailed overview of the Kolmar Inaglinskiy Mine — a coal mining site associated with the Russian coal producer Kolmar LLC — describing its location, geology, mining…
Kirov Mine – Russia
The following article provides a comprehensive overview of the Kirov Mine, one of the coal mining sites associated with Russia’s extensive extractive industry. It covers the mine’s location and geological…
DRI-grade coal
This article examines DRI-grade coal — the coal types specifically used in the production of Direct Reduced Iron (DRI), commonly known as sponge iron. It explores the coal’s technical characteristics,…
