Coal dust
The following article explores the subject of coal and coal dust from geological occurrence to industrial applications, economic significance, and health and environmental implications. Coal remains one of the world’s…
Primary coal
This article examines coal in its many dimensions: geological origin, global distribution, methods of extraction, economic importance, statistical trends, industrial applications and the environmental and policy debates surrounding it. Coal…
Coal for direct-reduced iron
The following article examines the role of coal specifically used in the production of direct-reduced iron (DRI). It explores the technical characteristics of this coal, the main mining regions, economic…
Smokeless coal
Smokeless coal is a category of coal and coal-derived fuels valued for their low visible smoke output when burned, making them desirable for domestic heating and certain industrial processes where…
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…
Sub-bituminous coal
Sub-bituminous coal is an intermediate rank of coal that bridges the gap between lignite and bituminous coal. It plays a crucial role in modern energy systems, particularly in power generation,…
