India’s commitment to step up purchases of US energy products, including coking coal, could reshape its import mix and potentially pressure suppliers such as Russia, Australia and Singapore.

To honor the mines, the miners and the businesses that make the industry so essential, February 9 will mark the inaugural Montana Mining Day.

The Trump administration said its use of emergency orders to keep aging coal-fired plants operating helped prevent major blackouts during the recent brutal winter storm.

The United Mine Workers of America, or UMWA, had its roots in the Pottsville, Pennsylvania area.

Search and rescue personnel on Saturday finished recovering the bodies of a group of miners who were trapped earlier this week inside an informal coal mine following a methane gas explosion.

The BlackRock-backed Rio Tinto Glencore deal abandonment demonstrates how complex corporate valuations in the mining sector often reveal fundamental disconnects between strategic vision and shareholder value creation.

The Weekly Production / Consumption Report: Week 5 (Jan. 31) has been posted.

EPA said its initial proposal for 15 extra months wasn't enough and instead is giving companies 33 additional months beyond deadlines set by the Biden administration.

Peabody Energy is set to begin longwall mining this week at its Centurion mine in Australia’s Bowen basin, two months ahead of schedule.

The EPA has announced a final rule extending key compliance deadlines for coal combustion residual management unit (CCRMU) and groundwater monitoring requirements.

The use of emergency orders to keep aging coal-fired plants operating helped prevent a major blackout from power shortages during the brutally frigid weather that has gripped most of America for the past two weeks.

An explosion ripped through an illegal coal mine in India’s northeastern state of Meghalaya on Thursday, killing at least 18 workers and injuring another, authorities said.

On January 29, 2026, Alliance Resource Properties, LLC completed the purchase of coal reserves and associated surface rights in Ohio County, West Virginia and Washington County, Pennsylvania.

Rio Tinto Group and Glencore PLC have resumed merger negotiations for a potential $260 billion deal that could create the world's largest mining company.

The USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries report found the U.S. continues to be 100 percent import reliant for 16 minerals and is reliant on imports for more than one-half of the U.S. apparent consumption for 54 nonfuel mineral commodities.

Founded in 2006 with a focused goal of protecting miners in underground environments, intelligent business solutions provider Matrix has spent nearly 20 years redefining what minesafety equipment can achieve.

In aggregate and mining operations, screening is the critical step that turns raw material into usable product.

We updated our Day-Ahead Power Price and Volume Reports for select ICE (Intercontinental Exchange) hubs through February 3, 2026.

Latest IEA report on the sector forecasts the share of renewables and nuclear in the world’s power mix to rise to 50% by the end of this decade as natural gas grows, too.

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 4090, the Critical Mineral Dominance Act, introduced by House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.).

India is likely to increase imports of coking coal—used mainly in steel and cement production—from the US in a bid to enhance energy partnership, as part of a trade deal between the two countries, said two people aware of the development.

Norfolk Southern’s export metallurgical coal business is getting a significant boost with the completion of Warrior Met Coal’s Blue Creek Mine near Whitson, Ala., northwest of Birmingham.

The United States, together with our partners and allies, has set out to reshape the global market for critical minerals and rare earths.

At least 18 miners have died and one is severely injured after an explosion at an illegally-operated coal mine in India's northeastern state of Meghalaya, police say.

We published our Weekly Coal Production report for the week ending January 31, 2026.

Wyoming’s top energy agency is recommending a combined $11.7 million in taxpayer-funded grants to support carbon capture at power plants to produce rare earth elements.

Komatsu North America has entered into an agreement to acquire assets of SRC of Lexington, Inc., a supplier of remanufactured components and parts for construction and mining equipment based in Lexington, Kentucky.

In this article, we will summarize the bulls’ thesis on METC. Ramaco Resources, Inc.'s share was trading at $22.58 as of January 28th. METC’s trailing and forward P/E were 9.47 and 5.49 respectively according to Yahoo Finance.

Mining companies are under growing pressure to deliver measurable productivity and safety gains while navigating the cost, complexity and risk of new technologies.

The UK coal mining production and manpower returns from October to December 2025 have been posted.

Peabody has reported fourth quarter net income attributable to common stockholders of $10.4 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, compared to $30.6 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, in the prior year quarter.

I’m pleased to extend a personal invitation for you to join the WAAIME Division meetings during MINEXCHANGE 2026, SME Annual Conference & Expo, taking place in Salt Lake City, February 21–25, 2026.

Peabody has announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend on its common stock of $0.075 per share, payable on March 10, 2026 to stockholders of record on February 23, 2026.

You are cordially invited to join your “Friends of Coal” for dinner and a discussion of coal related legislation.

The House approved legislation Wednesday that would accelerate mining on federal land despite objections from many Democrats and conservation groups.

The headline news that global coal demand reached a record high in 2025 masks some important underlying shifts in how the fuel is being produced, traded and used.

The weather predicting skills of a certain groundhog remain up for debate, but Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this week and, sure enough, the brutal cold is sticking around.

In 2025, Appalachian Regional Healthcare exhibited its ARH Mobile Clinic. The clinic is making a return in 2026 and will be providing services free of charge for visitors.

The Associated Press reports on China’s massive build out of coal power in 2025, noting that more than 50 large coal units were commissioned in 2025, up from less than 20 a year over the previous decade.

USA Rare Earth Inc. has more than $3 billion in potential funding for its plans to build a domestic rare earth and critical mineral supply chain, according to chief executive officer Barbara Humpton.

Siemens is set to highlight its latest advancements in grid transformation at DTECH® International 2026, the premier transmission and distribution event, taking place February 2–5 in San Diego, Calif.

The Trump administration’s enthusiasm for what it describes as “beautiful” coal is reflected in a number of initiatives emerging from the US Department of Energy.

DOE has announced the chair and members of the newly established Office of Science Advisory Committee, a unified advisory body that will provide independent advice on complex scientific and technical challenges across the Department’s Office of Science.

Indonesia's decision to indicate lower production quotas for coal miners this year is injecting fresh uncertainty into the seaborne thermal coal market, with producers and traders warning of operational disruption and tighter spot liquidity.

The Trump administration’s efforts to prop up the quickly declining coal industry have run into a problem: Some coal industry players don’t want any part of it.

Wolong Electric America, a global manufacturer of industrial motors engineered for demanding applications, has expanded its Quantum™ motor platform with the introduction of the Quantum 500 Frame Medium Voltage Motor.

The global mining industry is facing a critical race against time as demand for copper and other essential minerals continues to accelerate, while permitting delays and regulatory bottlenecks threaten the pace of new project development.

The Metallurgical Coal Producers Association’s annual conference is approaching fast!

“America’s True Melting Pot: The Ethnicities of Pennsylvania’s Anthracite Coal Region” will be presented at 7 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Valley Road Venue in New Castle Twp.

Creamer Media will host its New Mining Technologies webinar on February 25 at 14:00, focusing on how cutting-edge machinery, digital tools and specialist know-how are driving efficiency gains across the mining value chain.

Siemens Energy is scaling up its U.S. production for grid and gas turbine equipment to support strong growth in the U.S. market.

Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, consulting and digital solutions, has announced that William Neider, P.E., has been promoted to National Mining and Reclamation Practice Manager.

In 2025, Ukrainian steel enterprises increased imports of coke and semi-coke (HS 2704) by 5.9% compared to 2024, to 700.65 thousand tons. This is evidenced by GMK Center calculations based on data from the State Customs Service.

Trump is doing everything he can to boost coal. And still, the industry is on life support.

Average wholesale day-ahead electricity prices at most major trading hubs in the Lower 48 states were higher in 2025 than in 2024, driven largely by higher natural gas prices to electric generators.

The new Cat® 6015 hydraulic mining shovel boasts significant design enhancements that increase machine uptime, operating efficiency, and improve durability and serviceability, resulting in higher annual shovel output.

Recognizing the limitations surrounding natural resources, Becker Mining Systems (Becker) is supporting clients across the globe with pioneering solutions to fuel a more sustainable future for the mining sector.

Komatsu Ltd. (TYO:6301) released its third-quarter fiscal year 2025 results on January 30, 2026, revealing a mixed performance characterized by sales growth but declining profits.

One year after publishing the first Met Coal Exit List (MCEL) for the finance industry, the German NGO Urgewald has just published its first update.

We updated our Coal Markets Report for the business week ending January 30, 2026.

OSHA and the Mine Safety and Health Administration both face “significant challenges” in ensuring workers’ safety and health, according to a report from the Department of Labor Office of Inspector General.

The U.S. secretary of energy and other elected officials are preparing to travel to Wyoming for the opening of the first new coal mine in the state in more than five decades.

Economic activity in the US manufacturing sector expanded in January for the first time in a year, as new orders and production surged following 26 months of contraction for the factory segment.

According to BloombergNEF, 75% of Australia’s long-dominant fleet of coal power plants are expected to retire by 2035, with fears growing around replacement capacity.

A Russian drone strike killed 12 miners who had just finished their shift at a coal mine in east-central Ukraine on Sunday afternoon.

Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. has reported financial and operating results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025.

The US and India signaled a renewed push to expand coal trade at the India Energy Week summit in Goa on January 29, underscoring the fuel's enduring role in energy security for both nations.

The Weekly Production / Consumption Report: Week 4 (Jan. 24) has been posted.

Welcome to the February 2026 edition of “Think About This” – brought to you from CORESafety TV and the National Mining Association.

As of today, there have been 1,707 total bills introduced in the House and Senate. Of that total, 297 (16%) are related to the coal industry.

The Indonesian Coal Miners Association said drastic cuts in production quotas granted by the government may force some operations to shutdown, adding to the woes of the country’s already beleaguered industry.

US coal generation during Winter Storm Fern revealed critical insights about America's electricity infrastructure vulnerabilities during extreme weather events.

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito delivered a Senate floor speech highlighting the critical role that dispatchable baseload power played in keeping 200 million Americans safe and warm during this week’s major winter storm.

The Metallurgical Coal Market size was valued at USD 15.13 Billion in 2024 and the total Metallurgical Coal revenue is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.4% from 2025 to 2032, reaching nearly USD 18.29 Billion.

Core Natural Resources, Inc. (NYSE: CNR) will discuss its fourth quarter 2025 financial results on an investor conference call on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time.

London Mining Week will return from 27 November to 3 December 2026, bringing the global mining industry back to London for a concentrated week of senior-level engagement and commercial decision-making.