World Coal

World Coal is a prominent industry publication that explores the entire coal supply chain, starting from mining and extending to power generation. The magazine includes consistent features that address each phase of the process, along with timely news updates, expert opinions, regional insights, and in-depth analyses of the critical challenges facing the coal industry today.

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Duke Energy Indiana agrees to Cayuga coal unit feasibility study

1 week ago | worldcoal.com | Will Owen

Duke Energy Indiana and Reliable Energy Inc., which represents several of Indiana’s major coal producers, have reached a settlement in Duke Energy Indiana’s request pending before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission for a proposed new natural gas plant at its Cayuga Generating Station in Vermillion County, Ind.
US Energy Department designates coal used in steelmaking as a critical material

1 month ago | worldcoal.com | Will Owen

Published by Will Owen, Editor World Coal, Tuesday, 27 May 2025 12:00 US Secretary of Energy, Chris Wright, has announced the designation of coal used in the production of steel as a critical material under the Energy Act of 2020, in accordance with President Trump’s Executive Order ‘Reinvigorating America’s Beautiful Clean Coal Industry’.
Alpha Metallurgical Resources’ CEO to open Bluefield Coal & Mining Show

1 month ago | worldcoal.com | Will Owen

The Chamber of Commerce of the Two Virginias has announced that Andy Eidson, CEO and Director of Alpha Metallurgical Resources, will open the Bluefield Coal & Mining Show and provide the Keynote Address at the Media and Exhibitor Appreciation Breakfast on 10 September 2025.
Peabody and Anglo American release updates on steelmaking coal acquisition

1 month ago | worldcoal.com | Will Owen

Peabody has notified Anglo American Plc of a Material Adverse Change (MAC) impacting its planned acquisition of steelmaking coal assets from the company, but Anglo is contesting this claim. The MAC relates to issues involving the Moranbah North Mine, which remains inactive following what was described as a gas ignition event on 31 March 2025.
A coal comeback may be taking place in the US

1 month ago | worldcoal.com | Will Owen

Matt Mackowiak, Director of Government Affairs at Core Natural Resources, comments on the recent signing of four executive orders by US President Donald Trump that will help propel the use of coal. Earlier this month, US President Donald Trump signed executive orders to support and boost the US coal industry to provide for the growing demand for AI data centres.
Migatron releases new ultrasonic sensor

2 months ago | worldcoal.com | Will Owen

Migatron Corp. has announced the release of its latest ultrasonic sensor: the RPS-429AA-40P-IS2. This new sensor offers high-level accuracy and reliability in distance measure and object detection, while designed to be intrinsically safe – perfect for engineers and professionals working in explosive atmospheres/hazardous locations.
Anglo and Peabody release updates regarding sale of steelmaking coal business

2 months ago | worldcoal.com | Will Owen

Following a recent ignition event at Anglo American Plc’s Moranbah North Mine, Peabody is reviewing all options related to its acquisition of steelmaking coal assets from Anglo American. The company reportedly remains in conversation with Anglo to better understand the impacts of the event. It is preserving all rights and protections under its purchase agreements.
US production of all types of coal in decline

2 months ago | worldcoal.com | Will Owen

In 2023, the US produced 578 million short t of coal, or less than half of the amount produced in 2008 when US coal production peaked, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA)’s most recent Annual Coal Report. In 2023, the US produced 578 million short t of coal, or less than half of the amount produced in 2008 when US coal production peaked, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA)’s most recent Annual Coal Report.
Mining without emissions: The future of decarbonised operations in the coal industry

Mar 12, 2025 | worldcoal.com | Will Owen

Mining has long been a prominent contributor to air pollution and climate change. With a clean energy future on the horizon, Jane Marsh outlines how the coal industry can find opportunities to become sustainable. The world has begun a dramatic transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, and with it, efforts to make dirty operations cleaner. Mining, in particular, has a poor reputation for causing ecological degradation and is a significant contributor to climate change.
PT Pamapersada Nusantara implements dozer automation

Jan 28, 2025 | worldcoal.com | Will Owen

Mining Contractor PT Pamapersada Nusantara (PAMA) has made history by becoming the first opencast coal mine in the region to implement automation at its Kalimantan coal mine site in Indonesia, and RCT was chosen to do it. RCT’s automation technology has been embraced on site across its dozer fleet, consisting of two Komatsu Dozers (D155 and D375). These dozers have been equipped with line-of-sight and portable vision to give operators an even clearer view and improve safety for operators.