Adag Tolgoi Mine – Mongolia
This article offers a comprehensive overview of the Adag Tolgoi mining site in Mongolia, placing the deposit within its geological, economic and social context. It outlines what is extracted at…
Pea coal
Pea coal is a widely recognized commercial grade of coal valued for its convenient size and versatile uses, especially in household heating and small industrial applications. This article examines what…
Yunyagan Mine – Russia
The following article provides a comprehensive overview of the Yunyagan Mine in Russia, covering its location, geology, the type of coal extracted, economic and industrial relevance, operational aspects, and environmental…
Reworked coal
This article examines the geological, economic and industrial aspects of reworked coal — an intriguing category of coal that has been transported, eroded, oxidized or otherwise altered after initial formation.…
Waterberg Coalfield – South Africa
The Waterberg Coalfield in northern Limpopo, South Africa, is one of the country’s most important and talked-about coal provinces. It combines enormous geological resources with active large-scale mining and major…
Aged lignite
This article examines aged lignite — commonly known as lignite or brown coal — from geological, technical, economic and environmental perspectives. It explains what distinguishes aged lignite from fresh coal,…
Springvale Mine – Australia
Springvale Mine is a name applied to coal mining operations in Australia and illustrates many of the technical, economic and environmental themes characteristic of the country’s coal sector. This article…
Coal with high vitrinite content
Coal with high vitrinite content represents a distinct and economically important category of coal whose physical and chemical characteristics influence its use across power generation, metallurgical processes, chemical conversion and…









