Matla Coal Mine – South Africa
The Matla coal complex is one of the more widely referenced coal mines in South Africa’s Highveld region. Located in the heart of Mpumalanga province, it plays a long-standing role…
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…
Global coal supply and demand explained
Coal remains one of the most important and controversial fuels in the global energy system. It powers a large share of electricity generation, supports energy‑intensive industries and provides jobs in…
Steam-raising coal
Steam-raising coal, often referred to as steam coal or thermal coal, is the class of coal primarily used to generate steam for electricity production and industrial heat. This article examines…
Non-coking coal
Non-coking coal, often referred to as thermal or steam coal, is one of the most widely used fossil fuels in the world. Unlike coking coal, which is suitable for metallurgical…
Cerrejón Mine – Colombia
The Cerrejón mine in northern Colombia is one of the world’s largest open-pit coal operations, notable for its scale, long-term economic role in Colombian exports, and the social and environmental…
F-grade coal
This article explores the characteristics, occurrence, production, economic role and industrial significance of what is commonly referred to as F-grade coal — a practical label used in some markets and…
E-grade coal
This article explores E-grade coal — a commercial classification commonly used to describe lower-rank thermal coals with specific physical and chemical characteristics. It covers where such coals are found and…
Bina Project Mine – India
The Bina Project Mine, often referenced in regional coal development discussions in central India, represents a component of the country’s extensive coal-mining landscape. This article summarizes the known geological, technical,…
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…
