Banovici Coal Mine – Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Banovići coal mine, located in the northeastern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina, is one of the country’s notable coal-producing sites. For decades it has served as a keystone of…
Low-BTU coal
This article examines the characteristics, occurrences, extraction, economic roles and industrial importance of low-calorific-value coal—commonly referred to as low-BTU coal. It presents geological and geographical contexts, outlines the technological and…
Kyrgyz Temir Mine – Kyrgyzstan
The following article examines the site known as Kyrgyz Temir Mine within the broader context of coal mining in Kyrgyzstan. Publicly available, mine-level documentation for a site specifically named “Kyrgyz…
Thar Coal Mine – Pakistan
The Thar coalfield in Pakistan is one of the most talked-about mineral discoveries of the 21st century in South Asia. Located in southeastern Pakistan, it offers vast potential to reshape…
Balkanabatskaya Mine – Turkmenistan
The Balkanabatskaya Mine, located in western Turkmenistan, represents one of the country’s lesser-known but strategically relevant coal mining sites. Although overshadowed by Turkmenistan’s dominant oil and natural gas sectors, this…
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…
Hydrothermal carbonized coal
Hydrothermal carbonized coal (often referred to as hydrochar when produced from biomass, or as hydrothermally upgraded coal when applied to low-rank coals) is a product of a wet, moderate-temperature thermochemical…
Low-rank coal
Low-rank coals — commonly referred to as lignite and sub-bituminous coals — occupy an important but often misunderstood position in the global energy mix. Characterized by high moisture content, relatively…
Carbon coal
The following article examines the geological nature, global distribution, economic importance, and environmental implications of coal — a sedimentary rock that has powered industry and societies for centuries. It covers…
Carbonized coal
This article examines the nature, occurrence, processing and economic importance of carbonized coal — the coal that has undergone carbonization to yield high-carbon materials such as coke and other carbon…
