Coal-to-chemicals feedstock
This article explores the role of coal as a feedstock for coal-to-chemicals processes: where this resource is found and mined, how it is converted into chemical intermediates, its economic and…
Super-premium coking coal
Super-premium coking coal occupies a niche but critical position in the global energy and metals complex. This special grade of coking coal is prized for its exceptional physical and chemical…
Impendle Coal Mine – South Africa
The following article provides a comprehensive overview of the Impendle coal occurrence and any associated mining activity in the Impendle area of South Africa. It covers location and geological setting,…
Ultra-low-mercury coal
Ultra-low-mercury coal is gaining attention as countries and industries seek ways to reduce toxic emissions from fossil fuel use while maintaining reliable energy and industrial feedstocks. This article examines what…
Ultra-low-chlorine coal
This article explores the characteristics, distribution, industrial significance and market dynamics of ultra-low-chlorine coal. It explains why low chlorine content in coal is increasingly important for modern industry, where concerns…
Coal for sponge iron
This article examines coal used for the production of sponge iron (direct reduced iron), covering its geological occurrence, mining regions, technical characteristics, economic and statistical context, industrial significance and future…
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…
Chertinskaya-Koksovaya Mine – Russia
The Chertinskaya-Koksovaya Mine is part of Russia’s extensive coal mining sector and is recognized principally for its role in supplying coal suitable for metallurgical and energy uses. This article provides…
Changara Coal Mine – Mozambique
The following article provides a comprehensive overview of the Changara coal mine in Mozambique, placing it in regional geological context, outlining what is extracted there, discussing economic and industrial significance,…
High-volatile C coal
High-volatile C coal is a specific rank within the bituminous coal classification that plays a significant role in global energy systems, industrial processes and regional economies. This article provides a…
