Highveld Coalfield Mines – South Africa
The Highveld coalfield region in South Africa is one of the country’s most important and historically significant zones for coal extraction. Stretching across parts of the Highveld plateau, primarily in…
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…
Gevra Expansion Project – India
The Gevra Expansion Project is one of India’s most prominent coal mining undertakings, located in the Korba coalfield of Chhattisgarh. Operated under the aegis of one of the country’s major…
Domestic heating coal
Domestic heating coal is a specific segment of the broad coal market that supplies households and small-scale heat users with fuel suitable for stoves, boilers and fireplaces. This article examines…
Gasification coal
This article explores the role of coal tailored for gasification — the conversion of coal into a combustible or chemical-rich gas (syngas) used for power, fuels and chemicals. Gasification coal…
El Hatillo Mine – Colombia
El Hatillo Mine in Colombia represents one of the many sites associated with the country’s long history of coal extraction. While specific public data for El Hatillo are limited compared…
E-grade coal
This article explores E-grade coal — a commercial classification commonly used to describe lower-rank thermal coals with specific physical and chemical characteristics. It covers where such coals are found and…
Shenbei Coal Mine – China
The following article provides a detailed overview of the Shenbei coal mining area in China, covering its geographic setting, the types of coal extracted, operational practices, economic and statistical context,…
Buertai Coal Mine – China
The Buertai Coal Mine is one of the many coal mining sites referenced in studies and industry reports about China’s vast coal sector. This article provides a comprehensive overview of…
Sub-bituminous C
Sub-bituminous C is a specific rank of coal that plays a quiet but important role in global energy systems. Positioned between lignite and higher-rank bituminous coals, sub-bituminous C combines relatively…
