• January 6, 2026
Ekibastuz Coal Mine – Kazakhstan

The Ekibastuz coal basin in northeastern Kazakhstan is one of the country’s most important and historically significant coal-producing regions. Located in the Pavlodar region near the town of Ekibastuz, this…

  • January 5, 2026
Shubarkol Komir Mine – Kazakhstan

The following article provides a detailed overview of the Shubarkol Komir mining complex in Kazakhstan — its location, geology, methods of extraction, economic role, statistics where available, environmental and social…

  • January 5, 2026
Bogatyr Coal Mine – Kazakhstan

The Bogatyr coal mine, located in the Ekibastuz coal basin of northern Kazakhstan, is one of the country’s most important and widely recognized coal mining sites. Operating as a large-scale…

  • December 7, 2025
Smithing coal

Smithing coal occupies a special place within the broad family of coals: it is the grade of coal historically and presently prized for metalworking, forge heat, and for producing coke…