• December 3, 2025
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…

  • December 3, 2025
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…

  • December 2, 2025
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…

  • November 26, 2025
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…