We updated our Coal Markets Report for the business week ending November 21, 2025.

President Trump is exempting coal used in steelmaking from Biden-era Clean Air Act regulations for two years.

We are scheduling two separate meetings on December 2 in Julian, WV and December 5 in Wheeling, WV to discuss MSHA and federal mine safety operations and regulations.

With the federal government reopened following the longest shutdown in U.S. history, let’s review key Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) developments from 2025 and ahead to what may shape next year.

The West Virginia Coal Association is planning a special Pre-legislative Workshop and Industry Briefing on the afternoon of Tuesday, December 9th in Charleston.

Vietnam's coal imports rose on the year in October, despite weak coal-fired power generation due to rainy weather and strong hydropower output in the country.

Climate campaigners are flying home from Brazil in deep dejection following one of their worst failures ever to exploit a UN climate summit to advance their agendas.

About one-third (34 percent) of coal plants in Asia – representing a total of 150 gigawatts (GW) – have been assessed to exhibit “significant near-term opportunity” for early retirement, indicated a recent report by the Coal Transition Commission.

The US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is terminating a rulemaking to codify "safe harbor" language for companies that report natural gas and electricity transactions to price reporting agencies but said it remains committed to that policy.

A holiday tradition will return to Beckley with discounted skating, decorated mine tours and family activities spread across November and early December.

The State Government has declared a $662 million extension proposal for Peabody Energy’s Centurion coal mine as a coordinated project.

China’s Premier Li Qiang used Africa’s inaugural Group of 20 (G-20) summit to defend Beijing’s export restrictions while also offering developing nations a stake in the industry’s future.

A decisive shift in Wyoming coal mining policy is underway. On Thursday, the U.S. Senate voted 51–43 to overturn the Biden administration’s federal leasing halt in the Powder River Basin, home to nearly 40% of U.S. coal production.

A newly dedicated monument in downtown Hazard’s Triangle Park honors Perry County coal miners who died in the line of work and to thank their families for their service.

Countries are unable to agree on including a so-called roadmap for a shift away from fossil fuels in an outcome decision for the UN Cop 30 climate summit, which has now moved into overtime.

Severe-duty motors are designed to withstand the most demanding operational conditions, where extreme environments challenge equipment performance and longevity.

Spanish rescuers on Saturday recovered the body of a second worker from a coal mine accident in Asturias, the latest such tragedy to strike the historic northern mining region.

Around a quarter of UK homes lie on disused coalfields. These abandoned coal mines are flooded with water that is naturally heated by the Earth.

A new federal reliability report warns that energy-hungry artificial intelligence data centers are driving winter electricity demand to record highs, putting large parts of North America at risk of blackouts.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced an organizational realignment designed to strengthen DOE’s ability to execute President Trump’s bold agenda to restore American energy dominance.

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Friday to ease regulatory requirements on certain coke oven processing plants, the White House said.

Around the globe, mining operations rely on the Cat® 777 (05) to deliver faster cycle times, outstanding payload capacity, and improved fuel efficiency.

The hours spent training production and maintenance teams can lead to variable results.

Australia has been urged to restore balance, honesty and engineering-based decision-making to its energy debate, with FutureCoal Chief Executive Michelle Manook warning that ideology has overtaken practical policy.

The Weekly Production / Consumption Report: Week 46 (Nov.15) has been posted.

West Virginia Coal Association President Chris Hamilton and Vice President Jason Bostic participated in a series of events this past week highlighting the industry’s strong community ties and statewide impact.

More details are available regarding the accident at the Loveridge Mine in Marion County, West Virginia Wednesday morning.

Please attend the Rally: Praise, Remembrance and Blessing for the Miners of West Virginia to be held in the State Capitol Rotunda on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 noon till 1:00 pm.

Faster rate of improvement than 2024 and more than 250 new policy actions signal renewed momentum as governments seek to enhance energy security and economic competitiveness.

With the US preparing for approximately 90 gigawatts (GW) of peak demand growth through 2030, gas and coal generation will only be able to meet about 37 GW of this growth, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie.

A Senate bill passed Thursday would restore mining industry access to government-owned coal in the most productive U.S. region, a policy reversal from President Joe Biden that is likely to get President Donald Trump's signature.

Three miners were injured Wednesday morning in an accident at the Loveridge Coal Mine in Fairview, WV.

Coal-fired power plants in the US must be kept online for as long as possible to help meet the soaring energy demands of AI data centers, Chris Womack, CEO of energy utility Southern Company, has said.

A Senate vote Thursday would restore mining industry access to government-owned coal in the most productive U.S. region, a policy reversal from President Joe Biden that is likely to get President Donald Trump’s signature.

From February 22-25, 2026, the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) will host the mining industry’s premier annual conference, the MINEXCHANGE 2026 SME Annual Conference & Expo.

China's electricity generation from thermal fuels such as coal jumped in October while coal output declined, leading to higher prices for both domestic fuel supplies and imports.

We published our Weekly Coal Production report for the week ending November 15, 2025.

Through executive orders, Congress, and a loyalist cabinet, the Trump administration has delivered big for enclaves of coal country like Colstrip, Montana. But how long can it last?

We are planning our events for the 2026 Virginia Legislature Session-mark your calendar!

A Senate vote Thursday would restore mining industry access to government-owned coal in the most productive U.S. region, a policy reversal from President Joe Biden that is likely to get President Donald Trump’s signature.

Peabody has announced its Board of Directors has elected Georganne Hodges and Clayton Walker as members of the company's Board.

Winter is coming, and with it comes new potential worksite hazards for utility workers.

The Energy Department’s orders to keep the J.H. Campbell plant running are driving up costs and pollution. States and advocates are challenging the move in court.

The global coal market is poised for substantial growth, with estimates forecasting an increase from USD 767.94 billion to USD 1.43 trillion by 2035, achieving a CAGR of 5.82% during the forecast period.

The House narrowly passed a resolution led by U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman to restore coal leasing in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin and overturn a Biden-era ban. The measure now heads to the Senate amid sharp debate over energy and climate policy.

Epiroc is relaunching an updated Rod Handling System (RHS). The innovative solution is now available also for the Boyles C6/C.

China and the EU have suggested exploring new language around a roadmap to transition away from fossil fuels, an initiative backed by around 80 countries, to get a deal over the line at the UN Cop 30 climate summit.

The Coal Association of Canada is calling on the federal government to formally designate metallurgical coal as a critical mineral.

New analysis sees U.S. peak power demand jumping a stunning 166 gigawatts (GW) in the next five years.

On Tuesday, November 18, Michelle Manook, President, FutureCoal, delivered a major address to the National Press Club of Australia.

MSHA has awarded more than $10.5 million in grants to organizations in 45 states, the Navajo Nation, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

At COP30 in Belém, it means you do the paying, and the UN pitches in by doing the collecting.

A proposal that would claw back federal wetland protections is also poised to reduce the number of permits for mining.

Steve Lipscomb was a son, a father, a husband, a Marine, a man of faith, and a coal miner.

Scientists warning of catastrophe and business leaders pushing for a slower transition share the same stage at COP30, but the divide remains deep.

As United Nations climate talks bubble to a critical point, negotiators on Tuesday were pressured to ensure that oil — along with fossil fuels coal and natural gas — won’t be burned in the future.

Working in a verdant valley in southeastern West Virginia, Donnie Hairston restacks beehive boxes overturned by a bear and tries to lure wayward goats out of a chicken coop.

The European Commission said on Tuesday that it has approved a 1.75 billion euros ($2.03 billion) compensation payment from Germany to power company LEAG for exiting coal by 2038.

Colombia's economy expanded 3.6pc in the third quarter from a year earlier, as solid growth in the agriculture sector and stronger domestic demand helped offset a deepening contraction in the oil and mining industries.

Ministers from around the world crowded the podium at the UN climate conference in Belem, Brazil, united in calling for a rapid and equitable phase-out of the fossil fuels largely responsible for driving climate change.

Join a dynamic network of industry leaders and innovators at the MINEXCHANGE 2026 SME Annual Conference & Expo happening February 22–25 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

The Brazilian presidency of the UN Cop 30 summit has released a first draft text focused on the controversial issues that were left out of the conference's main agenda.

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced the call for nominations for the 2026 Enrico Fermi Presidential Award, one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious honors in science and technology.

An energy research group said U.S. power generation capacity will be led by solar power in the short term, natural gas in the mid term, and nuclear power in the long term as coal-fired units continue to be retired.

South Korea has vowed to phase out thermal coal in a move that spells trouble for Australia's fossil fuel exports, according to analysts.

We updated our Nigeria Country Analysis Brief.

We updated our Coal Markets Report for the business week ending November 14, 2025.

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) has published its November 'Short-Term Energy Outlook' (STEO) with forecasts of trends across the energy sector through 2026.

‘Met’ coal is the recipient of a new subsidy from the Trump administration, but as Rustic Ridge #2 shows, not everyone in coal country wants to see more of these mines in their neighborhood.

North American Construction Group Ltd. has announced that it intends to commence a normal course issuer bid to purchase, for cancellation, up to 2,729,056 common shares in the capital of the Company.

Mines Rescue brigades were called to Centennial Coal’s Cooranbong Mine, near Newcastle, on Friday, 7 November 2025, to test their emergency response skills at the annual Newcastle Mines Rescue competition.

The industry push comes as the United States has imposed tariffs on Canadian metals and minerals while having already classified metallurgical coal as a critical mineral.

NMA has released a statement from Rich Nolan, NMA President and CEO, on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed definition of "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS).

The mining industry is up to 29 fatalities this year, with the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) shedding light on fatal mine accidents that happened during the 43-day government shutdown.

When you reflect on the history of the Mountain State, the words “West Virginia” and “energy” are inextricably linked.

Komatsu has announced the expansion of its Komatsu West company-owned dealer organization into Northern California.

Industrial technology leader Emerson has announced that global mining company South32 has chosen its advanced automation solutions and engineering expertise to support the zinc deposit of the Hermosa mine project in Arizona.

The country's coal import surged by 13.54 percent to 22.05 million tonnes (MT) in September, driven by increased demand of the dry fuel ahead of the festive season.

The federal government might be shut down until the end of Wednesday, but U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin received a crash course on West Virginia coal and manufacturing sectors with U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito.

Before dawn on November 20, 1968, a thunderous explosion ripped through Consolidation Coal Company’s No. 9 mine outside this Marion County town, sending smoke, flames, and debris high into the cold West Virginia sky.

Coal is one of the most important energy sources on Earth. Read about the top 10 largest coal mines in the world and interesting coal facts.

Taking place on 21–23 October, IMARC 2025 reflected an industry that is increasingly leveraging smarter processes, harnessing emerging tech and forming strategic partnerships.

BHP is liable for the 2015 collapse of a dam in southeastern Brazil, London's High Court ruled on Friday, in a lawsuit the claimants' lawyers previously valued at up to 36-billion pounds ($48-billion).

Indian private-sector firm Adani Power will set up a 3,200MW greenfield thermal power plant in the country's northeastern Assam state.

Whenever miners are working near highwalls with machinery, there are often many challenges that require consistent safety protocols and regular equipment maintenance.

WV Governor Patrick Morrisey has ordered flags to be flown at half staff to honor the life and final actions of Steve Lipscomb, who lost his life working at the Rolling Thunder Mine in Nicholas County.

A mining company owned by the family of West Virginia Senator Jim Justice was in federal court Thursday. Environmental groups allege the company is in violation of a consent decree, by missing deadlines for mine reclamation.

Some real fireworks kicked off yesterday evening when an irate crew of 50 to 100 Tupinambá warriors — some decked out in their striking traditional feathers and body paint — stormed the Blue Zone like it was the Alamo.

Coal mines are finding a second life as companies invest in repurposing huge, disused coal sites into geothermal power projects.

The country's coal import surged by 13.54 per cent to 22.05 million tonnes (MT) in September, driven by increased demand of the dry fuel ahead of the festive season.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for up to $100 million in federal funding to refurbish and modernize the nation’s existing coal power plants.

Indiana leaders gathered Thursday to consider how the state could mine its ample coal waste for the rare earth elements key to modern technology — in a bid to boost domestic production and break China’s dominance.

West Virginia will seek $1.44 billion from the U.S. Department of Energy to extend the useful life of six coal-fired power plants by 20 years.

Taking place on 21–23 October, IMARC 2025 reflected an industry increasingly leveraging smarter processes, harnessing emerging technology and forming strategic partnerships.

China's coal sector experienced significant pressure in October 2025, with China's coal output fell in October to 406.75 million metric tons—marking a 2.3% decrease compared to the same period in 2024.

Engineered for extreme durability and precision, the new Epiroc PCD drill bits help surface and underground operations drill more meters with fewer interruptions.

DOE has announced $355 million for two notices of funding opportunities issued by DOE’s Office of Fossil Energy (FE) to expand domestic production of critical materials essential for advancing U.S. energy production, manufacturing, transportation, and nat

America’s enemies don’t have to launch a missile to cripple us. They only have to take down the power grid.

WVU Mining Extension is hosting a 2-day bench contest on January 14 & 15, 2026.

The Weekly Production / Consumption Report: Week 45 (Nov.8) has been posted.

WV Gov. Patrick Morrisey began his visit to Parkersburg on Thursday with a moment of silence for Steve Lipscomb, a miner whose body was found Thursday morning at the Rolling Thunder Mine in Nicholas County.

The company confirmed that section foreman Steven Lipscomb, 42, lost his life during a sudden flooding incident that occurred on Saturday, November 8.

Crews found the body inside Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc.’s Rolling Thunder Mine near Belva, about 50 miles east of the state capital of Charleston.

A mine foreman missing since Saturday has been located inside the Rolling Thunder Mine near Swiss in Nicholas County, WV.

WV Gov. Patrick Morrisey began his visit to Parkersburg on Thursday with a moment of silence for Steve Lipscomb, a miner whose body was found Thursday morning at the Rolling Thunder Mine in Nicholas County.

A surging demand for power and the Trump administration’s embrace of the coal industry could lead to the construction of new coal-fired power plants in several states including North Dakota, a coal industry official said Thursday.

“West Virginia is asserting itself as a dominant force in American energy,” said Governor Morrisey. “We’re not just keeping the lights on – we’re powering the future of manufacturing, data, and innovation across the country.”

The National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum is opening a new exhibit entitled Minerals A-Z on December 05, 2025. This exhibit is the reopening of the largest gallery in the Museum with over 1,600 square feet of exhibit space.

Alpha Metallurgical Resources confirms that a section foreman at Rolling Thunder Mine in Nicholas County, W Va., lost his life following a flooding incident that occurred on Saturday, November 8.

Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. has announced that select members of the management team will participate in a panel discussion at the AllianceBernstein Energy & Natural Resources Study Group in Houston, Texas, on November 13, 2025.

We published our Weekly Coal Production report for the week ending November 8, 2025.

Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. has added a new presentation to its website.

The future of West Virginia’s coal industry was the topic of conversation with U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and EPA administrator Lee Zeldin, who toured several power plants in the southern coalfields of West Virginia Wednesday.

Driven by an increase in wholesale natural gas prices, retail U.S. natural gas prices for every sector have increased so far this year, although the increases are uneven across sectors.

The Nicholas County, WV community is still hoping for the best possible outcome as crews continue to search for a miner who has been missing for more than four days.

The November wind has arrived with winter nipping at its heels. Here in Washington, the mercury dropped below freezing for the first time this fall as snow began to blanket Midwestern states.

North American Construction Group Ltd. has announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025.

At CSE BioMarine, we’re updating our customer database to make sure we have the most current contact details for you and your organization.

A jump in natural gas costs has spurred several U.S. utilities to lift coal power output and cut back on gas-fired generation so far this year, reversing a years-long trend of lower coal use and emissions in the country.

Coal industry leaders are in Bismarck, North Dakota to explore the future of energy at the Lignite Energy Council’s annual meeting.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) published its November Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) with forecasts of trends across the energy sector through 2026.

Highlights of EIA's most recent Short-Term Energy Outlook.

Just finished Day Two of COP30 in Belém, Brazil – Here at the United Nations’ annual climate circus, the elite jet-setters are once again preaching that saving the planet isn't just about scrubby emissions targets or innovative tech.

The global mining industry faces a growing shortage of engineering talent, but new research from engineering group, Sandvik, suggests this challenge could be turned into one of the sector's greatest opportunities.

Rescuers are racing to find a miner who's been trapped in a flooded West Virginia coal mine for days.

A new memorial in Hazard, Kentucky honors coal miners who died in the line of work.

WV Governor Patrick Morrisey has reported that crews are pumping water at a rate of approximately 6,000 gallons per minute.

Plan to meet growing electricity demand is backed by an unlikely band, including the state consumer advocate and energy office. Green groups are not happy.

Colorado coal plants are likely to face DOE orders to keep running past planned closure dates, even as the costs of keeping an old Michigan plant open pile up.

“They’re doing everything they can to hurt the working man,” Randy Lawrence, president of the Kanawha County Black Lung Association, told the Associated Press.

Demolition has started on Komatsu Mining Corp.'s 44-acre former manufacturing complex in West Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Nov. 10, 2025.

Finish Thompson Inc. (FTI), an international leader in the corrosive chemical transfer industry, has announced the launch of its SX Series explosion-proof electric motor for drum and barrel pump applications.

Grassroots advocates and mining boosters are clashing as the courts hash out a contentious plan for a California export terminal.

US coal producer Alliance Resource Partners further reduced its sales guidance for 2025 primarily because of mining setbacks and elevated production costs at some Appalachian operations.

Core Natural Resources, Inc. (NYSE:CNR) is a world-class producer and exporter of high-quality, low-cost coals, including metallurgical and high calorific value thermal coals.

Longwall mining has revolutionised underground coal extraction, representing one of the most technologically advanced and productive methods available to the industry today.

INCO engineering, a Czech specialist in shaft hoisting systems and mining engineering, has announced that Martin Hoube will join as Executive Vice President, Legal and Communications, based in Australia, from February 2026.

If you've ever wondered what happens when global elites pat themselves on the back for saving the planet—while jetting in on private planes and gorging on burgers—welcome to COP30 in Belem, Brazil!

Colorado officials submitted a proposal Monday to extend the life of a major coal unit in a bid to prevent electricity prices from spiking.

Rescue teams continue their efforts for a third day to locate a missing miner at the Rolling Thunder Mine in Nicholas County, West Virginia, approximately 50 miles east of Charleston.

A massive search operation is underway for a coal miner who was trapped after water flooded a Nicholas County, West Virginia mine over the weekend.

Miners hit a previously unknown pocket of water inside the Rolling Thunder Mine in Drennen, West Virginia Saturday. Working miners escaped the flooding mine, but one did not make it out.

Coronado Global Resources shares news continues to dominate headlines as the company faces an unprecedented financial crisis.

The search of a flooded coal mine for a missing miner in Nicholas County, WV is a painfully slow process.

EIA has updated the Coal Markets Report for the business week ending November 7, 2025.

This appointment reflects growing recognition of coal's evolving role beyond traditional energy applications toward critical minerals and energy security priorities.

Responding to the recent fatality and missing underground miner in West Virginia, United Mine Workers of America International President Brian Sanson issued a statement today.

The United Mine Workers of America has sent experts to assist the rescue operation for a miner trapped in a flooded Nicholas County mine.

EIA has released new State Electricity Profiles, which contain final state-level data through 2024.

This year's big UN climate summit opens today in Belem, Brazil, and CFACT's team of policy experts is there!

A third dive team entered the Rolling Thunder coal mine in Nicholas County, WV Sunday night in hopes of locating a missing miner.

"We are aware of an incident at the Rolling Thunder Mine in Nicholas County in which a section of the mine operation flooded after an old mine wall was compromised," said WV Governor Patrick Morrisey in a statement.

A decade after the landmark Paris Agreement, renewable energy has surpassed coal to become the world’s leading source of electricity.

During the last decade, plans were made to retire two coal-burning units in Colorado, one in Pueblo and the other in Craig, by the end of 2025.

One of Brazil's last coal plants roared back to life in July after a powerful business group invested millions to keep its turbines turning in the southern mining town of Candiota.

Mine rescue teams are looking for a coal miner in a flooded Nicholas County, West Virginia mine.

The framework for a 25-year strategic coal mining plan for the State of West Virginia is being coordinated by the WV Department of Commerce in conjunction with the Division of Energy.

On November 7, 2025, Ramaco Resources Land Holdings, LLC, a subsidiary of Ramaco Resources, Inc., entered into an agreement to purchase coal reserves and related real property interests from Coronado IV LLC and Buchanan Mining Company, LLC for $15 million

In the past week, Warrior Met Coal announced the early startup of Blue Creek longwall operations, commencing eight months ahead of schedule and increasing its full-year 2025 production and sales guidance by 10%.

Secretary of the Ministry of Steel Sandeep Poundrik has named the country’s significant dependence on imported coking coal as a key obstacle to increasing steel production in the country, according to CNBC TV18.

The Trump administration has added 10 minerals, including copper, coking coal, and uranium, to a list of minerals critical to the US economy and national security, Reuters reports.

The final List adds 10 new minerals—boron, copper, lead, metallurgical coal, phosphate, potash, rhenium, silicon, silver, and uranium—based on new data, public feedback and interagency recommendations.

Caterpillar states that it had 690 autonomous trucks using its Command for hauling solution in operation around the world as of end-2024.

US coal exports decreased by 11% during the first half of 2025, while Indonesia's exports fell by 12%.

The stock has caught plenty of attention after jumping 26.2% over the last week and 49.3% since the start of the year.

A coal company majority-owned by U.S. Sen. Jim Justice, R-W.Va., is set to face a contempt hearing for its failure to meet cleanup obligations at three long-abandoned surface mines in Wise County.

The Weekly Production / Consumption Report: Week 44 (Nov.1) has been posted.

For more than a century, America’s coal industry has powered our homes, forged our steel, and fueled our prosperity.

A changing of the guard is seeing a new face at the forefront for one of the nation’s longest standing labor organizations.

WV Governor Patrick Morrisey has issued a statement after learning of the death of a coal miner in Grant County.

Deep in the hills of West Virginia, coal mining and the dangers that come with it have been a part of families’ lives for generations.

Governments around the world place high priority on ensuring that energy is accessible, secure, affordable and sustainable.

The Trump administration has added 10 minerals to a list it deems essential for the U.S. economy and national security.

DOE has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) providing up to $100 million in federal backing for projects focused on restoring and modernizing the nation’s existing coal plant fleet.

WV Governor Patrick Morrisey has identified the coal miner killed in an accident in Tucker County Thursday.

The Metallurgical Coal Producers Association (MCPA), representing the majority of America’s metallurgical coal production, has launched its 2025-2026 membership campaign highlighting the value, strength, and unity of the nation’s steelmaking coal sector.?

Before the war it had a population of some 60,000 people and the city is close to Ukraine's only mine producing coking coal, which is vital for the steel industry.

We published our Weekly Coal Production report for the week ending November 1, 2025.

The National Mining Association has released a statement in support of the expansion of the Critical Minerals List.

Komatsu is strengthening its commitment to Canadian customers with a major investment to double the size of its parts distribution footprint and transform its Edmonton, Alberta, parts depot into a full-service distribution center.

As Cecil Roberts’ tenure as International President comes to a close on October 29, 2025, the UMW Journal sat down with him to reflect upon his time serving the membership and his outlook for the future of our Union.

NACCO Industries® (NYSE: NC) has announced consolidated results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025.

Alpha reported a net loss of $5.5 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, for the third quarter 2025, as compared to net loss of $5.0 million, or $0.38 per diluted share, in the second quarter.

China has kept import tariffs on US metallurgical coal unchanged following its latest tariff adjustments announced Nov. 5, keeping total duties at 28% and leaving trade flows between the two countries largely unaffected.

Alpha Metallurgical Resources has added a new presentation to its website.

Warrior reported net income for the third quarter of 2025 of $36.6 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, a decrease from net income of $41.8 million, or $0.80 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2024.

As perhaps a sign of things to come with overseas producers, The Financial Times reports Vedanta Resources is shifting ownership of its Zambian copper operations into a U.S.?based subsidiary, CopperTech Metals.

Core Natural Resources, Inc. (NYSE: CNR) has reported net income of $31.6 million, or $0.61 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2025.

Electricity prices were on the ballot in several states yesterday.

One of the state's power providers said Tuesday that it expected Energy Secretary Chris Wright to try and prevent the retirement of one of its coal units.

The Department of Energy (DOE) said Monday it is strengthening the framework for small-scale coal mining (SSCM) to make it more structured, transparent and environmentally responsible.

An East Liberty startup has raised $12.6 million in Series A financing to accelerate research and development of real-time software that is used in underground mining.

A Grade II listed miners' hall has reopened as a heritage and cultural centre after a £14m restoration.

Russia’s coal industry is in a bind as Western sanctions, falling Chinese demand for imported coal, and fierce competition with Indonesia on other Asian markets challenge the profitability of Russian coal exports.

Warrior Met Coal (HCC) is scheduled to announce Q3 earnings results on Wednesday, November 5th, after market close.

Ramaco Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: METC) has announced that it intends to offer, subject to market and other conditions, $300,000,000 aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2031.

The results are in. Democrats running on affordability and energy politics won big on Election Day across several states.

A Colorado mine in Moffat County will close its doors by Jan. 1, 2026, meaning over 130 workers will be without jobs.

Carroll Technologies Group has announced a new partnership with Nerospec SK, a global leader in machine intervention and mining automation.

Telestack has announced the award of new contract for supply of a RSL 52 Fixed Length Radial Stacker via our distributor in Australia, Mineral Processing Solutions.

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® has announced Caterpillar CEO Joe Creed, will be a keynote speaker at CES 2026, the most powerful tech event in the world.

As a holiday season approaches, we are reminded of the warmth, hope and joy it brings. Sadly, for hundreds of children throughout West Virginia, this season can be a stark reminder of what they lack.

Bill Gates’ renunciation this week of his past climate doomsaying has drawn a lot of attention and a wide range of responses.

More than one hundred mine workers have are being laid off the job amid the government shutdown, adding to a growing number of mass layoffs being seen in a single county.

Ramaco Resources (METC) has signed a major research agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory.

U.S. Steel confirmed Tuesday that the Edgar Thomson plant in Braddock will receive a new hot strip mill as part of the foreign takeover by Nippon Steel, which is pouring billions into the Mon Valley to renovate dated facilities.

The US will not send high-level representatives to next week’s COP30 climate summit, a White House spokeswoman confirmed last week, a move in line with the administration’s anti-climate stance.

We’re thrilled to share that this year we’re joining both Colorado Gives Day (November 1–December 9) and Giving Tuesday (December 3)— two incredible celebrations of generosity and community spirit!

In process heating applications ranging from heating water and oil to air and specialty gases, electric circulation heaters are trusted for their efficiency and precision. However, not all heaters are created equal.

The Scooptram ST4 has been developed in close collaboration with customers, resulting in a compact underground loader tailored to the needs of small drift mines.

Minerva Engineering has announced its official launch as a specialized provider of cutting-edge microspectroscopy instruments and systems, designed to capture spectra and images of microscopic samples across the UV-visible-NIR range.

We published our Quarterly Coal Report for second quarter 2025. This report provides detailed quarterly data on

Welcome to the November 2025 edition of CORESafety TV, brought to you by the National Mining Association (NMA).

We updated our Coal Markets Report for the business week ending October 31, 2025.

Michael Phillippi was elected as the International Secretary-Treasurer of the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) on October 29, 2025.

NETZSCH Pumps USA highlights its complex fluid handling solutions for mining applications.

As global economies become more integrated, industrial manufacturers encounter both expanded possibilities and heightened challenges.

While many countries around the globe pledge to transition away from fossil fuels to renewable alternatives, the use of coal for power generation has once again risen.

“Everybody likes to say, ‘Drill, baby drill.’ I know that President Trump's got another initiative for us, and that's, ‘Mine, baby mine’,” said Sec. of the Department of the Interior Doug Burgum at a recent press conference.

A recent announcement by the federal government could bring coal development to Southern Utah's public lands, including tracts adjacent to national parks.

The XXI International Coal Preparation Congress (ICPC) was held in Sun City, South Africa this past month.

Joe Pizarchik, who led the federal Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement from 2009 to 2017, says Alabama’s move in the wake of a fatal 2024 home explosion increases risks to residents living atop “gassy” coal mines.

In his op-ed published Friday in the Charleston Gazette-Mail, Brian Dayton of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce argues that natural gas is a cheaper base fuel for electric generation.

Colorado Congressman Jeff Hurd sent a letter on Friday asking the Trump administration to indefinitely delay the closure of Comanche 2, a coal-fired power plant currently scheduled to shut down at the end of 2025.

A changing of the guard is seeing a new face at the forefront for one of the nation’s longest standing labor organizations.

Ramaco Resources has provided an announcement.

President Donald Trump’s efforts to help the U.S. coal industry at home are being undermined by falling sales abroad amid his trade war with China, new government reports show.

The new burner design allows for vertical and horizontal flame direction adjustment.

The Weekly Production / Consumption Report: Week 43 (Oct. 25) has been posted.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for up to $100 million in federal funding to refurbish and modernize the nation’s existing coal power plants.

Followers of CoalZoom, particularly in the United States, will be most interested to learn of the upcoming publication of the booklet commemorating the life and times of British industrialist, Sir George Dowty, 1901—1975.

According to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau in September, the United States exported 46.8 million short tons (MMst) of coal in the first half of 2025 (1H25), an 11% decline from 1H24.

President Donald Trump's efforts to help the U.S. coal industry at home are being undermined by falling sales abroad amid his trade war with China, new government reports show. China has stopped importing U.S.

The torch has been passed in one of the Nation’s best known and longest standing Labor Organizations.