Aged lignite
This article examines aged lignite — commonly known as lignite or brown coal — from geological, technical, economic and environmental perspectives. It explains what distinguishes aged lignite from fresh coal,…
Springvale Mine – Australia
Springvale Mine is a name applied to coal mining operations in Australia and illustrates many of the technical, economic and environmental themes characteristic of the country’s coal sector. This article…
High-plasticity coal
High-plasticity coal is a specialized type of bituminous coal that plays a critical role in modern heavy industry, especially in the production of metallurgical coke used for iron and steelmaking.…
Glendell Mine – Australia
The Glendell Mine is a significant open-cut coal operation in New South Wales, Australia, located within one of the country’s most productive coal regions. This article provides an in-depth overview…
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…
D-grade coal
D-grade coal occupies a specific niche in the wider spectrum of coal types: it is typically a lower-ranked, commercially traded category of coal used mainly for thermal applications, industrial heating…
