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Thermal Coal's Few Growth Markets in Focus After Rare Export Dip

Thermal coal exporters are on the lookout for expansion opportunities following their first annual contraction in sales volumes last year since COVID-19 slammed fuel demand in 2020. Problem is, growth markets are hard to find.

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New Charter for US National Coal Council

The US Department of Energy on January 15 convened the first meeting of the National Coal Council (NCC) following US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright’s formal renewal of its charter.

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Nearly 150 Groups Support Restoring Access to Minnesota's Mineral Resources

NMA President and CEO Rich Nolan commented, "The widespread bipartisan support of this Congressional Review Act resolution shows a broad understanding of the need to reverse this groundless land withdrawal.

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Lynq Launches RavenTalk at SHOT Show, Redefining Secure, Infrastructure-Free Communications

Lynq Networks, a leader in local team communications addressing one of the largest connectivity challenges facing enterprises and governments, today announced the launch of RavenTalk at SHOT Show 2026.

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Australian Premium Coking Coal Price Hits 17-Month High

The first-tier Australian seaborne premium hard coking coal price jumped to a 17-month high in January on the back of persistent supply restraints from Australia and steady demand from India.

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World Mining Congress Places the Mining Challenge on the Agenda at the Future Minerals Forum in Saudi Arabia

Doris Hiam-Gálvez, Program Chair of WMC 2026, presented a vision aligned with the purpose of the Congress: moving from a mining model focused on extraction toward a long-term contribution.

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Coal Cornerstone Corner
Why Are We Still Closing Coal Plants?

The warnings come from the organizations responsible for assuring reliable electric power.

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History of Longwall Coal Mining Mechanization

What prompted me to write this type of book is based on my involvement with Longwall Coal Mining starting in 1966 as a 15 year old kid working in a mine over 2000 feet deep in the Valleys of Wales.

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