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Coal Mining

Coal mining is the industrial extraction of coal from underground seams or surface deposits for use as fuel and raw material. The sector encompasses opencast (open-pit) and underground mining methods, depending on the depth and geology of coal deposits. Coal mining is a major global industry, supplying thermal coal for electricity generation and metallurgical coal for steelmaking. Key coal-producing regions include China, India, the United States, Australia, Indonesia and South Africa, where the resource underpins energy security and export revenues. The industry employs millions worldwide, though it faces mounting pressure from climate policy, renewable energy competition and environmental concerns over air quality, water use and land rehabilitation. In Africa, South Africa dominates coal production, with significant reserves in Mpumalanga province feeding Eskom's coal-fired power stations and export terminals such as Richards Bay. Operations range from large mechanised mines operated by multinational companies to smaller artisanal workings. Coal mining's future is shaped by the global energy transition, with declining demand in developed markets offset by continued growth in Asia, particularly India, where state-owned Coal India remains the world's largest producer. The sector's history stretches back centuries, but industrialisation in the nineteenth century transformed coal into the backbone of modern economies.

Coal Mining News


An image of FutureCoal CE Michelle Manook
FutureCoal calls for pragmatic approach at COP31
6th November 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Ahead of COP31 in Türkiye next week, coal multilateral and neutral representative organisation FutureCoal has challenged climate negotiators to move beyond political declarations and confront the... 


Peabody reports improved thermal coal performance, higher seaborne pricing
Peabody reports improved thermal coal performance, higher seaborne pricing
5th November 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

US coal producer Peabody Energy has reported adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) of $97.5-million in the third quarter of this year, compared to... 


conveyor belts on a mine site
Fleet renewal supports colliery’s modernisation
30th October 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

Replacing ageing mobile equipment, increasing the use of digital systems and trialling lower-emission technologies are supporting the modernisation of coal mining company Exxaro Resources’... 


Ramaco discusses coal's role in critical minerals, advanced material manufacturing at CIAB
28th October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

US-based metallurgical coal miner Ramaco Resources has advised that its critical mineral operations executive VP Mike Woloschuk spoke at a plenary session during the International Energy Agency's... 


Whitehaven coal conveyor
Australia's Whitehaven Coal beats quarterly output estimates on Queensland strength
23rd October 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's Whitehaven Coal beat market estimates for quarterly output on Friday, supported by robust production from its Queensland operations, and said it expected stronger cash generation... 


Peabody's NARM mine
Peabody evacuates workers at Wyoming mine after MSHA danger order
19th October 2026 By: Reuters

Peabody Energy's Powder River Mining unit said no miners were injured after workers were evacuated from part of its North Antelope Rochelle mine in Wyoming following an MSHA imminent danger order.... 


Maxwell coal mine
Australia's New Hope to fold Malabar Resources into $4.39bn coal group in all-scrip deal
19th October 2026 By: Reuters

Australian coal miner New Hope said on Monday it would acquire unlisted peer Malabar Resources in a deal valued at about A$2.4-billion ($1.67-billion), giving it full ownership of the Maxwell coal... 


Avhurengwi Nengovhela, CEO of Coaltech Research Association
Avhurengwi Nengovhela
16th October 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Avhurengwi Nengovhela, CEO of Coaltech, the South African coal industry's collaborative research association funded by members to commission applied research with universities... 


Kearney South Africa Energy Partner Frances Phillips.
Green iron-ore is a great South African export opportunity, Joburg Indaba hears
8th October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Making green iron-ore for exportation is a great opportunity, South Africa’s Joburg Indaba heard on Thursday, October 8, when Kearney South Africa energy partner Frances Phillips drew attention to... 


Mount Pleasant coal mine
Australia's top court backs grassroots group in landmark climate case on coal mine
7th October 2026 By: Reuters

An Australian community group has won the first climate change case to come before the country's top court, with judges upholding a decision to block a two-decade extension of a coal mine in the... 


Bayan coal mine
Indonesian coal miner Bayan shareholders increase Jhonlin share sale
7th October 2026 By: Reuters

Indonesian coal miner Bayan Resources said late on Tuesday its biggest shareholders Low Tuck Kwong and Elaine Low increased the size of a share sale to Jhonlin Baratama to 10.08-billion shares from... 


Kestrel mine
Yancoal completes $1.85bn takeover of Kestrel met coal mine
1st October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Yancoal Australia has completed the acquisition of an 80% interest in the Kestrel coal mine, in Queensland, for $1.85-billion. Yancoal announced in April it would acquire the entire... 


Coal on the ground
Glencore, Peabody and Heeney Capital weigh Venezuela coal deals, Bloomberg News reports
1st October 2026 By: Reuters

Glencore, Peabody Energy and investment firm Heeney Capital are weighing deals to produce coal in Venezuela, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday. Glencore and Peabody are working together on a... 


Hunter Valley coal operation
Glencore wins approval to extend Hunter Valley coal operations in Australia
30th September 2026 By: Reuters

Glencore on Wednesday won approval to continue operations at its Hunter Valley thermal coal project in Australia until 2045, after a State government found the economic benefits outweighed the... 


Bayan coal mine
Indonesian coal miner Bayan Resources lifts force majeure after quota revision approval
25th September 2026 By: Reuters

Indonesian coal miner Bayan Resources said on Thursday that it has lifted a force majeure declaration on coal supply deals after the government granted additional production quotas to the company... 


Sandile Siyaya, Executive VP: Mining at Sasol
Sandile Siyaya
25th September 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Sandile Siyaya, Executive VP: Mining at Sasol  


An image of duff coal
Proven technology, tighter regulations boost duff coal viability
18th September 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Tightening emissions compliance requirements, technology maturity and fuel characterisation methodology have made circulating fluidised bed (CFB) combustion technology commercially competitive,... 


The Sasol destoning facility is delivering coal with sinks of below 12%.
Sasol’s external coal purchases to continue to fall as it targets 34Mt from own mines
18th September 2026 By: Terence Creamer

While Sasol continues to reduce its overall capital expenditure, the JSE-listed group is increasing its investment in its coal mining business to shore up the feedstock needed to raise output at... 


An image of Coaltech's event
Research support advances coal innovation
18th September 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

As part of its effort to ensure the coal industry remains competitive and sustainable, coal research organisation Coaltech Research Association is progressing various projects, including Phase 2 of... 


Peter Mazibuko, Project Manager at Cementation Africa
Cementation Africa Drives Zibulo North Shaft Success Through Innovation And Underground Expertise
16th September 2026

Cementation Africa’s recent completion of Thungela Resources’ Zibulo North Shaft decline project has demonstrated the value of experience, collaboration and innovation - despite demanding... 


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