Sohagpur Coalfield – India
The Sohagpur Coalfield is one of the lesser-known yet regionally important coal basins in central India. Located in the central Indian plateau, it contributes primarily to the country’s thermal coal…
Shakhta No. 7 Mine – Russia
This article examines Shakhta No. 7, a coal mine in Russia, placing it in the broader geological, economic and industrial context of Russian coal mining. The mine name—Shakhta No. 7—follows…
Satui Coal Mine – Indonesia
The following article provides a comprehensive overview of the Satui coal mining area in Indonesia. It covers the mine’s location, geological characteristics, mining methods, economic significance, production and export dynamics,…
Sangatta Coal Mine – Indonesia
The Sangatta coal complex in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, is one of the country’s most recognizable and historically important mining areas. Located within the Kutai Basin, Sangatta encompasses large open-pit operations…
Rajmahal Coalfield – India
The Rajmahal Coalfield is an important coalbearing region in eastern India. Located in the northeastern part of the state of Jharkhand (with parts extending toward nearby districts), the field has…
Low-fluidity coking coal
Low-fluidity coking coal occupies a particular niche within the family of metallurgical coals. It does not flow or swell as much as high-fluidity coals during carbonization, yet it can be…
Improved thermal coal
Improved thermal coal refers to conventional thermal coal that has undergone physical or chemical processing to raise its **calorific value**, reduce impurities (ash, **sulfur**, moisture and trace metals), and improve…
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…
Mucanha-Vuzi Mine – Mozambique
The following article examines the Mucanha-Vuzi mining area within the broader coal-mining landscape of central Mozambique. It covers location and geology, the types of coal encountered, economic and industrial significance,…
Mt Owen Mine – Australia
The following article examines the Mt Owen coal mine in New South Wales, Australia. It describes the mine’s location and geology, the type and quality of coal produced, operational and…
