Shenhua Shendong Mines – China
The following article examines the vast coal mining complex commonly referred to as the Shenhua Shendong mining area. It covers the location, geology, types of coal extracted, mining methods, economic…
Haerwusu Coal Mine – China
The following article presents a comprehensive overview of the Haerwusu Coal Mine in northern China. It covers the mine’s geographic setting, geology and coal characteristics, production and operations, economic and…
Byerwen Mine – Australia
The Byerwen Mine, situated in Queensland’s prolific coal-producing Bowen Basin, is one of the notable modern coal operations in Australia. Combining strategic geology, significant capital investment and integration into regional…
Semi-soft coking coal
Semi-soft coking coal occupies an important middle ground in the world of metallurgical coals. It is neither the highest-grade hard coking coal used to produce premium blast-furnace coke nor the…
