We updated our Coal Markets Report for the business week ending September 12, 2025.

The House is slated to vote this week on Republican bills to address transmission backlogs, ease permitting for cross-border pipelines and make permanent a federal advisory committee on coal.

The BLM will offer a competitive lease by sealed bid of approximately 120 acres containing an estimated 1.29 million tons of recoverable federal coal within the Little Eccles Tract near Skyline Mine in Emery County, Utah.

As the U.S. coal market enters the shoulder season, we forecast U.S. coal consumption will fall to 34 million short tons (MMst) in September from 42 MMst in August.

A core focus of his “50 by ’50” energy expansion initiative will be prolonging the lifespan of the state’s existing power plants, Gov. Patrick Morrisey said Thursday.

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey wants to build new coal plants and triple his state’s electric capacity to feed data centers across the eastern U.S.

A group of politicians are pushing to force several of the world’s largest asset managers to divest from fossil fuels.

China's coal output fell by 3% year-on-year in August, statistics bureau data showed on Monday, as curbs on production continued to weigh.

On August 25, 2025, a miner died after the haul truck he was driving went over a berm along the haul road, over a highwall, and overturned into water in the pit.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans to end standards that compel power plants, industrial facilities, oil refineries and other major polluters to collect and report data on their emissions.

The atmospheric concentration of CO2 has risen by more than 50% since industries began burning coal and other fossil fuels in the late 1700s.

The first expedited coal lease under the Big Beautiful Bill has advanced with the goal of energy independence and job creation in mind. An energy advocacy group says the move is “exactly what we need.”

Visitors from across the nation learned Thursday about the coal industry’s newest technologies and services as the Bluefield Coal & Mining Show went into it second day at the Brushfork National Guard Armory.

If you've been watching Warrior Met Coal (HCC) lately, their latest move might have you reconsidering your next steps.

Coal has been king in West Virginia for over a century, but its reign often comes with a bitterness for those who physically work in the industry.

The Bureau of Land Management announced Wednesday that 120 acres of federal land near Skyline Mine in Utah would be made available through a competitive lease by sealed bid.

Over the past week, European thermal coal indices continued to decline below 92 USD/t amid oversupplies and weak shoulder season demand.

South Fork Coal Company may be gone (more or less) from the Cherry River watershed, but the mess it left behind is only getting worse.

Sarah B. Cochran was a prominent historical figure who paved the way for women in mining communities. She was dubbed America’s coal queen. However, she is not widely known.

Mining and metallurgical group "Metinvest has announced its intention to sell the US coal company United Coal due to declining profitability, difficult market conditions and depletion of reserves.

WV Gov. Patrick Morrisey unveiled a new comprehensive energy plan for West Virginia on Wednesday, which will largely rely on doubling down on and increasing power generated from the state’s nonrenewable energy sources like coal and natural gas.

Black Butte Mine got federal approval to access 9.2 million tons of coal reserves that will allow the operation to resume full-scale mining after more than a year of slowdowns that had miners doing reclamation work instead of digging coal.

Jastrz?bska Spó?ka W?glowa (JSW), Europe’s largest coking coal producer, mined 1.01 million tons of raw materials in August 2025, which is 84% of the monthly plan.

Day two of the Bluefield Coal & Mining Show saw a speaker all the way from D.C. at the federal level.

Gov. Patrick Morrisey unveiled a new comprehensive energy plan for West Virginia on Wednesday, which will largely rely on doubling down on and increasing power generated from the state’s nonrenewable energy sources like coal and natural gas.

Old King Coal may no longer sit at the head of the energy table, but the fuel that once powered the industrial revolution in Great Britain and later in the United States is still an important energy resource.

Cheap and plentiful coal power helped build modern civilisation, especially in Europe. Of that there is no doubt. Millions that previously had to cook by candlelight or warm their bones by a temperamental fire have had their lives improved by the black st

China is number one.

We published our Weekly Coal Production report for the week ending September 6, 2025.

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is providing free and confidential black lung disease screenings throughout September at multiple locations in Ohio and West Virginia.

US headline consumer inflation accelerated in August, with so-called core inflation reflecting the pass-through of higher costs prompted by President Donald Trump's tariffs.

Much has changed in the mining industry during the past two decades. There was the supercycle of the early 2000s, a difficult downturn in the mid-2010s and the recovery that followed, leading to another emerging potential supercycle.

If you are a producer, user, investor, or service provider in the coal industry, our show will help you navigate the opportunities of coal's shifting future.

The coal industry converged on Bluefield, WV for the 25th iconic Bluefield Coal & Mining Show when the first group of a projected 6,000 attendees and exhibitors from all 25 coal-producing states in the Nation gathered.

Buyers and sellers gathered for the opening day of Bluefields coal and mining show with its new theme “Connecting Buyers and Sellers.”

Hitachi America, Ltd. has announced a series of significant investments and strategic initiatives across the United States, reinforcing its long-term commitment to driving innovation, strengthening critical infrastructure and creating high-value jobs.

Warrior Met Coal Company already has a major footprint in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama but could be expanding it considerably if it wins the bidding on two lease sales at the end of this month.

Rich Nolan, President & CEO of the National Mining Association (NMA), has testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee on the need for durable and lasting permitting reforms and H.R.4776, the bipartisan SPEED Act.

Every week brings more news about surging power demand, rising electricity prices and the need for more dispatchable power.

Warrior Met Coal Company already has a major footprint in Tuscaloosa County but could be expanding it considerably if it wins the bidding on two lease sales at the end of this month.

The facility is also home to the Pittsburgh Mining Research Division, which studies the best ways to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses in mines.

India's vision toward diversifying met coal origination, and aatmanirbharta, or self-reliance, were reemphasized as key focuses during the country's third edition of the India Steel Association's Coking Coal Summit in Delhi Sept. 8-9.

The coal industry is converging on Bluefield, WV for the ionic Bluefield Coal & Mining Show when around 6,000 attendees and exhibitors from all 25 coal-producing states in the Nation have gathered.

Much has changed in the mining industry during the past two decades. There was the supercycle of the early 2000s, a difficult downturn in the mid-2010s and the recovery that followed, leading to another emerging potential supercycle.

In dealmaking news, Anglo American and Teck Resources are merging their businesses in a deal that will create a $53 billion copper producing powerhouse called Anglo Teck.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects U.S. drivers will spend less than 2% of their personal disposable incomes on gasoline in 2025—the lowest share since 2005, excluding 2020.

Coal operators and those in the mining industry in West Virginia, Virginia, and Kentucky will converge on Bluefield this week for the 25th Bi-Annual Bluefield Coal and Mining Show.

Combustible materials in mines “shall be cleaned up and not be permitted to accumulate in active workings, or on diesel-powered and electric equipment therein,” 30 CFR 75.400 mandates.

Electricity generation has been growing rapidly this year as a result of growing demand for power from data centers and industrial customers.

The Bluefield Coal and Mining Show has returned after 3 years.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration released the preliminary report on the death of an electrician who died on the job in Boone County last month.

The coal industry is converging on Bluefield, WV for the ionic Bluefield Coal & Mining Show when around 6,000 attendees and exhibitors from all 25 coal-producing states in the Nation will gather.

The U.S. House last week passed a resolution overturning Biden-era restrictions on resource extraction across millions of acres in eastern Montana.

Komatsu is pleased to announce a strategic technology collaboration with Applied Intuition, a Silicon Valley-based company at the forefront of vehicle intelligence.

US President Donald Trump significantly pivoted US energy policy with the signing of The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), transforming supply chains, redirecting investment flows and solidifying the US government’s support of traditional fuels.

UK-South African mineral producer Anglo American and Canadian metal producer Teck Resources will merge to form the Anglo Teck Group, creating a consolidated iron ore, copper, and zinc business.

We updated our Coal Markets Report for the business week ending September 5, 2025.

According to the 2025 Statistical Review of World Energy, global coal demand reached an all-time high of 165.1 exajoules in 2024, with global coal consumption and production both hitting record highs.

Coal and utility-scale solar power each gained market share in the first half of this year, newly released data on U.S. electricity generation show.

Workers at the Ramaco mine at Laurel Fork were informed Friday of the layoff, effective immediately, but the company is optimistic that the mine will reopen soon.

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., said she is optimistic about reforming the federal permitting process for energy projects.

WV Gov. Patrick Morrisey wants to “supercharge power production” in West Virginia by midcentury.

The coal industry is converging on Bluefield, WV for the ionic Bluefield Coal & Mining Show when around 6,000 attendees and exhibitors from all 25 coal-producing states in the Nation will gather.

State and coal industry officials want a new 440 million ton coal tract offered for sale, but opponents warn lease won’t benefit public coffers like years past.

Op-Ed featured in Southwest and Southside Virginia's Cardinal News.

On August 26, 2025, an electrician died while performing elevator testing. The elevator car descended and struck the electrician on the first-floor elevator platform.

If you’re following Warrior Met Coal (HCC), the company’s latest announcement might grab your attention. They’ve just increased their revolving credit commitments by $27 million and pushed out the maturity date of their main lending facility.

The coal industry has begun to converge on Bluefield, WV for the ionic Bluefield Coal & Mining Show when around 6,000 attendees and exhibitors from all 25 coal-producing states in the Nation will gather.

Crews have been working for the past couple of days to set-up the Bluefield Coal and Mining Show in advance of the 10,000 visitors who are expected to arrive in Bluefield next week for the three-day event.

Shares of Peabody Energy rallied for a third straight day on Friday, jumping 9.94 percent to end at $19.13 apiece as investors cheered its highly optimistic outlook for the coal industry over the next few years.

Pennsylvania officials are urging the Trump administration to keep a research laboratory in Pittsburgh open, warning that staffing cuts and a possible closure would jeopardize mine safety work that serves about 3,000 miners in the state.

A new documentary produced by WCHS-TV aims to explore the Coal Mine Wars, with a focus on the Battle of Blair Mountain.

The coal industry has begun to converge on Bluefield, WV for the ionic Bluefield Coal & Mining Show when around 6,000 attendees and exhibitors from all 25 coal-producing states in the Nation will gather.

According to the 2025 Statistical Review of World Energy, global coal demand reached an all-time high of 165.1 exajoules in 2024, with global coal consumption and production both hitting record highs.

Hatch will spearhead the development of the project's Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS), including test-work support, pilot plant design, and process flowsheet optimization.

Allegheny Metallurgical powered up its state-of-the-art longwall after more than $1 billion in investment, securing hundreds of high-paying West Virginia jobs and gearing to produce about 3.5 million metric tons of metallurgical coal annually.

The tide began to turn against coal when it was at its most dominant. The First World War incited a boom in coal demand that eventually strangled supplies.

Including nearly 150 proposals under the U.S. Department of Labor’s jurisdiction, the agenda reflects President Trump’s ongoing commitment to protect workers, support business growth, and ultimately put American workers and businesses first.

Recently, the NMA developed an updated version of CORESafety, the legacy safety and health management system (SHMS) for our member companies.

NMA has released a statement from Rich Nolan, President and CEO, concerning the repeal of the Biden Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Conservation and Landscape Health Rule:

US manufacturing activity contracted in August for a sixth consecutive month, amid falling production in the face of uncertainty linked to trade, fiscal and immigration policy.

For those who were unable to attend, the recording of the workshop can be found here.

Three resolutions were passed under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) reversing Resource Management Plans (RMP) finalized in the previous administration, which locked up millions of acres of land and minerals in Alaska, Montana and North Dakota.

Caterpillar Inc. is celebrating its centennial anniversary with a mobile museum that’s traveling to company facilities around the world.

Peabody, formerly Peabody Coal, is a mining conglomerate, founded in 1883. It is a leading coal producer, operating 17 surface and underground mines and with 5,000 employees across the United States and Australia.

The first Trump administration failed in its attempt to open more federal lands in Montana to resource extraction.

What organizers are calling the biggest mine industry event of 2025 keeps taking shape with less than two weeks to go as Mercer County prepares for thousands of attendees and exhibitors.

Coal demand in the United States could see a dramatic shift upward according to recent projections from Peabody Energy, one of America's largest coal producers.

Last month, the Environmental Protection Agency finished taking public input on a proposal to repeal the Biden-era update to the Mercury Air and Toxics Standards, which imposes stricter limits on power plants’ emissions of dangerous air pollutants.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to approve Wyoming’s coal combustion residuals (CCR) program application.

We published our Weekly Coal Production report for the week ending August 30, 2025.

Warrior Met Coal, Inc. has amended and extended its existing revolving credit facility, increasing available commitments by $27 million to $143 million total.

Since the beginning of calendar year 2025, mine operators have reported over 150 accidents from the operation of mobile equipment, including 13 of 20 fatal accidents.

Swelling US demand for electricity has the potential to boost coal consumption as much as 57%, according to mining giant Peabody Energy Corp., in what would be a major shift for an industry that’s been waning for years.

NETL researchers are closing in on a more effective and less expensive way to combine a growing accumulation of plastic waste with coal and biomass for a steam gasification process that can produce hydrogen-rich syngas.

In just less than one weeks’ time, the coal industry will converge on Bluefield, WV for the ionic Bluefield Coal & Mining Show when around 6,000 attendees and exhibitors from all 25 coal-producing states in the Nation will gather.

Big tech’s scramble to deploy ever-larger data centers—each with the electricity needs of entire cities or states—to serve AI is rapidly transforming electricity markets and our electricity grid.

We updated our Coal Markets Report for the business week ending August 29, 2025.

Enforcement of a Mine Safety and Health Administration final rule on miner exposure to respirable crystalline silica has been delayed to Oct. 17 after the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granted a temporary stay of the rule.

The Weekly Production / Consumption Report: Week 34 (Aug. 23) has been posted.

Warrior Met Coal, Inc. has announced that it has amended and extended its existing Second Amended and Restated Asset-Based Revolving Credit facility (as so amended and extended, the “Amended ABL facility” or “credit facility”).

Detailed meeting agenda, topics, speakers, sponsorship opportunities, and registration information.

FutureCoal: The Global Alliance for Sustainable Coal, has called on over 700 global finance leaders to fund coal fairly and equally.

After leading the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) for 30 years, Cecil Roberts attended his final Labor Day Picnic in Mannington’s Hough Park.

A mine manager from Kentucky pleaded guilty last week to conspiring to cover up a fire and keep miners working despite the danger in an underground coal mine in southern Illinois.

The Department of the Interior is moving forward with three competitive coal lease sales in Alabama, Montana and Utah this fall.

Indices in Europe decisively broke below the 100 USD/t mark, reaching 3-month lows; the pace of price gains in China slowed down; in Australia, High-CV and Medium-CV material saw modest gains, while metallurgical coal quotes continued to correct downward.

The Association has joined with the West Virginia Coalfield Development Office to sponsor a Coal Forum and underground mine and power plant tour on September 10-12 for legislators from West Virginia and other states that consume West Virginia coal.

On January 10, 2025, a mobile bridge carrier pinned the operator against the coal rib, causing fatal injuries.

On August 7, 2025, a contractor died after the front-end loader he was operating traveled over the edge of a highwall, falling approximately 70 feet.

He’s a legend on the United Mine Workers of America front. Cecil Roberts has been with the organization for 53 years.

In just over one weeks’ time, the coal industry will converge on Bluefield, WV for the ionic Bluefield Coal & Mining Show when around 6,000 attendees and exhibitors from all 25 coal-producing states in the Nation will gather.

Five years after energy analysts called it a "house of cards" built on a dying industry, Navajo Transitional Energy Co. is advancing major coal projects across Wyoming and Montana that could extend operations well into the next decade.

Electricity prices are surging across the country as a perfect storm of aging equipment and AI demand slams the nation's grid.

American Energy Institute CEO Jason Isaac discusses the Democratic Party’s efforts to fight President Donald Trump’s energy policies and more on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend.’

Epiroc AB, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has entered a strategic partnership with Hindustan Zinc Limited in India to provide it with Epiroc’s Collision Avoidance System.