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…
Thermal export coal
The global market for thermal export coal occupies a unique and sometimes controversial position in the world energy mix. Used primarily for electricity generation, thermal coal has powered industrialization and…
Power-station coal
This article examines the coal used in large-scale electricity generation — commonly called power-station or thermal coal — its geological occurrence, mining and processing, economic and trade dynamics, role in…
Thermal PCI coal
Thermal PCI coal occupies a specific and growing niche at the intersection of the energy and steel industries. Often referred to simply as PCI coal (Pulverized Coal Injection coal), this…
Sub-bituminous A
Sub-bituminous A coal occupies an important place in the global energy mix. Positioned between lignite and bituminous ranks, this coal type is commonly used for power generation and industrial heat.…
PCI coal (Pulverized Coal Injection)
The following article examines pulverized coal injected into blast furnaces — commonly known as PCI (Pulverized Coal Injection) coal — covering its geological occurrence, mining regions, technical characteristics, economic and…
){kind=link}