• January 5, 2026
Bogatyr Coal Mine – Kazakhstan

The Bogatyr coal mine, located in the Ekibastuz coal basin of northern Kazakhstan, is one of the country’s most important and widely recognized coal mining sites. Operating as a large-scale…

  • December 26, 2025
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…

  • December 20, 2025
Hard steam coal

Hard steam coal is a widely used category of solid fossil fuel, valued for its relatively high energy content and versatility across power generation and industrial processes. This article examines…

  • December 18, 2025
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…

  • December 15, 2025
Ultra-supercritical coal grade

The term ultra-supercritical is most commonly associated with advanced steam cycle technology used in coal-fired power plants, not a standalone type of coal. However, certain coal qualities are particularly suitable…

  • December 14, 2025
Blended coal

Blended coal refers to coal products created by combining different grades or types of coal to achieve specific technical and commercial specifications. Blending is a widespread practice in power generation,…

  • December 10, 2025
Low-sulfur coal

Low-sulfur coal has become an important commodity in the global energy mix because it allows power generators and industrial users to meet air quality standards while avoiding some of the…

  • December 8, 2025
Long-flame coal

Long-flame coal is a historically important and still widely used category of coal characterized by its distinctive burning behavior, broad occurrence in many coal basins, and versatile industrial applications. This…

  • December 4, 2025
Industrial coal

Industrial coal plays a central role in modern economies as both an energy source and a feedstock for a range of industrial processes. This article explores the geology, distribution, extraction,…

  • November 30, 2025
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,…