Bituminous briquettes
Bituminous briquettes are a form of processed coal that combine the properties of natural bituminous coal with mechanical compaction and, often, added binders to create a solid, uniform fuel product.…
Severnaya Mine – Russia
This article examines the Severnaya Mine, a coal mining site in Russia, covering its location, geology, production characteristics, economic role, and broader significance for industry and communities. The text presents…
Coal fines
This article examines the often-overlooked fraction of coal known as coal fines — the small particles and powdered material generated during mining, handling, crushing and processing of coal. Coal fines…
Run-of-mine coal (ROM coal)
Run-of-mine coal (commonly abbreviated as ROM coal) is the raw material produced directly from a mine before any processing, washing or blending. It represents the first form of coal as…
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Power-station coal
This article examines the coal used in large-scale electricity generation — commonly called power-station or thermal coal — its geological occurrence, mining and processing, economic and trade dynamics, role in…
Heating coal
Heating coal plays a continuing and complex role in the modern energy system. This article explores the geological occurrence, mining and processing, global production and trade, economic importance, industrial uses,…
G-grade coal
This article examines the properties, distribution, economic role and industrial significance of a category frequently referred to as G-grade coal. The term can have several meanings depending on national standards…
Amlohri Mine – India
The following article presents a comprehensive overview of the Amlohri Mine, a coal mining site in India. Publicly available, mine-specific data for Amlohri are limited; therefore the narrative combines verified…
Low-ash coal
Low-ash coal is a high-quality variety of coal characterized by a relatively low proportion of mineral matter (ash) after combustion. Because ash lowers the fuel value, increases handling and disposal…
Lean coal
This article explores the technical, economic and geopolitical dimensions of what is commonly referred to as “lean coal” — lower-energy, lower-volatile types of coal often used for power generation rather…
