Appalachian Power will invest close to $25 billion dollars in new and existing power generation in West Virginia.

President Donald Trump said on Thursday he is directing hundreds of millions of dollars to support U.S. coal power plants and to ship the carbon-intensive fuel to Asia, with most of the funding coming from Cold War-era emergency powers.

More than 356 billion tons of coal resources lie beneath federally owned land in the contiguous United States, according to a government report, whose new and comprehensive findings could escalate mining in those areas, most of them in the West.

On November 13, 1909, a fire swept through the Cherry Mine in northwestern Illinois, killing 259 men and boys.

Republican lawmakers in Ohio are circulating a plan to keep coal plants open, even if an owner has a contractual obligation to close a facility. And they hope to pass it fast, before the new Democratic governor-elect, Amy Acton, takes office.

Of 5,247 coal mining permits nationwide, fewer than half have produced coal since 2000, and only 35 percent are in reclamation.

EIA's Weekly Coal Production report has been posted.

WV Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced Appalachian Power’s $17 billion investment in natural gas generation and $7.5 billion in coal plant upgrades to lower costs, improve reliability, and expand electricity supply.

Asia dominates the construction pipeline for both new nuclear power plants and renewable energy capacity, setting the stage for a potential erosion in fossil fuel use in power generation across the region.

Lawmakers agreed with a Public Service Commission rule on Tuesday that would keep a requirement for electrical generation capacity on coal-fired plants as a goal, rather than a mandate.

Most countries are finding ways to reduce their use of coal and coal-burning power plants as they strive to meet climate commitments.

As COP31 takes place in Türkiye from November 9 through November 20, 2026, FutureCoal urges climate negotiators to recognize the importance of energy security, affordability, and industrial development alongside emissions-reduction ambitions.

The Powering Past Coal Alliance launched a new initiative at the UN Climate Change Conference on Nov. 10 to accelerate the shift away from coal, as the US-Israel war with Iran pushes up coal use in some economies.

India's Reliance Industries plans to invest about 430 billion rupees ($4.59 billion) in a plant to convert underground coal into gas in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, a government document seen by Reuters on Thursday showed.

Andrews’ research focuses on converting fossil energy resources and organic waste streams into advanced carbon materials, including synthetic graphite, carbon fiber and carbon nanomaterials.

Komatsu has entered into an agreement to acquire the road construction equipment division of Astec, a U.S.-based manufacturer, marking an important step in the continued growth of Komatsu’s construction equipment business.

Metinvest has been included in Forbes’ 2026 ranking of the world’s best companies for women. The Group is the only Ukrainian company on the 400-strong list.

Founded in 2008 to replace Coal News newspaper, CoalZoom.com is coal’s foremost digital newsletter and is entering its 18th year. CoalZoomis updated twice daily Monday-Friday, and once daily on weekends and holidays.

This Veterans Day, we honor the men and women who have worn our nation’s uniform and thank them for defending what we hold dearest. Their service, sacrifice and commitment to something greater than themselves deserve our deepest gratitude.

Today is Veterans Day, and we’re taking this moment to say thank you to every person who has served in the United States Armed Forces.

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and data centre infrastructure has generated substantial electricity demand and raised concerns about delayed phase-out of coal power, yet this relationship has not been empirically assessed.

25 years ago, the percentage of veteran working coal miners in Central Appalachia diagnosed with black lung disease was down to roughly one in 10. Today, that reported rate is the highest it’s been since 1978: One in three.

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection in the past few months hosted an open public hearing addressing an application for LCT Energy, LP for the Rustic Ridge #2 project.

Ahead of COP31 in Türkiye next week, FutureCoal has challenged climate negotiators to move beyond political declarations and confront the realities of energy security, affordability and industrial development.

US electricity consumption will rise to record highs in 2026 and 2027 due to power-hungry AI data centers and electrification, the US Energy Information Administration said in its Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) on Tuesday.

Coal’s changing trade map is creating winners and losers across dry bulk shipping in 2026, with Indonesian exports retreating, southern African shipments setting records and Asian import demand increasingly fractured.

It's been a good week for Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc. shareholders, because the company has just released its latest third-quarter results, and the shares gained 3.3% to US$158.

Kentucky coal jobs continued to slide in the third quarter of 2026 even though production increased.

Coal India Limited (CIL) recorded a landmark operational performance in October FY26 – 27, achieving highest-ever monthly total coal supplies and supplies to the power sector for the first time in its history.

U.S. coal consumption falls by 7% to 419 million short tons in 2026 in the forecast, and by another 5% in 2027.

We estimate that total electricity generation by the U.S. electric power sector will reach a record of almost 4,390 billion kilowatthours (BkWh) in 2026, up 2.7% from the previous record set last year.

Global power and technology leader Cummins Inc. recently unveiled the highly anticipated Cummins S29 mining engine at a celebratory launch event at the Chongqing Cummins Engine Plant in Chongqing, China.

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration today unveiled a proposed rule to better protect the nation’s miners from health hazards associated with exposure to crystalline silica, also known as silica dust or quartz dust.

Coal generated nearly $193 million in state and local severance taxes in West Virginia during fiscal year 2026, including more than $33 million for local governments.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration expects almost 70 billion cubic feet more natural gas to be in U.S. storage at the end of November than it forecast in October. A warm start to the month is easing pressure on natural gas prices.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration today announced it is furthering President Trump’s executive order aimed at eliminating unnecessary, outdated, and burdensome regulations by issuing five final rules related to mine safety and health.

The Trump administration and state regulators have thrown a lifeline to the owners of two coal-fired power plants in Indiana and Armstrong counties.

Global fossil fuel emissions are likely to decrease by 0.4% in 2026, according to new research by the Global Carbon Project, an annual report that tracks trends in global carbon emissions.

Outside China, the world’s use of coal has barely changed since the late 1980s. It was just over 20,000 terawatt-hours back then, and almost four decades later, it is still the same.

In its role as president of negotiations at the UN climate talks in Turkey, Australia is being pressured to guide nations toward unified action on slashing the greenhouse gas emissions that are generated in large part by burning fossil fuels.

Winter heating needs and expensive natural gas are supporting thermal coal demand, creating opportunities for exporters and dry-bulk shipping. However, stronger coal consumption will not necessarily produce a comparable increase in ocean freight demand.

We updated our Coal Markets Report for the business week ending November 6, 2026.

Arizona Public Service is looking to keep its last coal power plant operating for longer than previously expected.

The agency will hold a public hearing for comments at the Indiana Government Center Nov. 12.

National Energy Technology Laboratory technical experts and industry representatives convened at NETL’s Morgantown campus Sept. 24-25 for the inaugural Coal Center of Excellence Stakeholder Workshop.

Komatsu North America today introduced the D175AX-10, a completely redesigned production dozer engineered to help move more material, improve efficiency and reduce total cost of ownership across a wide range of applications.

Global coal prices declined sharply over the past week as energy markets corrected and weaker thermal coal quotations emerged across Europe, South Africa, China and Australia.

The emergency order keeping a West Michigan coal-fired power plant open is set to expire this Saturday.

A sweeping bipartisan energy bill has unexpectedly emerged as the US Congress' first test of how to tackle public anger over data centers and rising electricity costs, which helped to power Democrats to a landslide election victory last week.

The project, known as Project Country Roads, received High-Impact Data Center certification from the West Virginia Department of Commerce on Sept. 30, according to documents obtained by the Charleston Gazette-Mail.

Trump promotes expanding production of oil, natural gas and coal because he argues that would give the U.S. the lowest-cost electricity.

A recent spate of legal, planning and legislative decisions have embedded jobs and the public benefit of coal mines as the key criteria for mine approvals in NSW.

The electricity running your lights may have been generated in a state you have never set foot in.

China alone consumes 56 percent of the world’s coal and about 15 percent more than a decade ago, while India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam and Bangladesh continue expanding use and the Western share has fallen from 40 percent to around 10 percent.

UBS analyst George Eadie maintains $Warrior Met Coal (HCC.US)$ with a buy rating, and adjusts the target price from $102 to $97.

US thermal coal exports rose to their highest level in nearly three years in September, led by jumps in shipments to some countries in Europe, Asia and the Americas.

Core Natural Resources reported higher third-quarter sales but sharply lower net income, while securing substantial long-term coal sales commitments and highlighting potential export demand from China.

For coal generators, one approaching milestone is the November 16 effective date of EPA’s partial repeal of its power-plant carbon standards.

Craig Unit 1 has only operated at about 3% capacity since the Trump administration ordered it remain operational past its scheduled closure.

In Australia, federal parliament will make a series of important decisions over the coming months that will help define national standards for large artificial intelligence data centres.

China burned 25,622 TWh of coal in 2025, 55.6% of the world total and more than every other country combined, the Energy Institute's Statistical Review of World Energy shows.

Warrior Met Coal reported stronger Q3 results: Revenue rose to $508 million, net income reached $49 million, and adjusted EBITDA increased 76% to $124 million. Higher output from Blue Creek and stronger coal prices helped generate $139 million in free cas

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

Incoming Democratic majorities could seek to curb US tariffs, scrutinize mining deals

Ever buy a new car that turned out to be a real lemon, always in the shop for repairs? In the case of Colorado's electrical generating resources, that lemon would obviously be Comanche 3, the 750-megawatt unit at Pueblo.

Proposed by WV DEP in 2025 and codified by the WV Legislature in the 2026 Regular Session, the change revises the statewide fish tissue criteria for waters that do not contain sturgeon fish species from the current 8.0 ug/g standard to 9.5 ug/g.

Bluegrass Natural Resources says two Harlan County mines stopped for commercial reasons, with 87 workers moved to other operations and no layoffs from those transfers. Restart dates are not set.

A Delaware bankruptcy judge has approved a $353 million opening bid for Pleasants Power Station, giving the West Virginia coal plant a prospective buyer ahead of a possible November 12 auction.

The United Mine Workers of America and a coalition of miners are suing the West Virginia Board of Coal Mine Health and Safety to get it to enforce silica dust limits in coal mines.

Working veteran underground coal miners in central Appalachia are suffering from black lung disease at the highest rates in nearly 50 years. It’s now as bad as the 1970s, with thousands of miners sick and dying.

WV Governor Patrick Morrisey issued a statement today following the passing of former West Virginia Governor and Senator John D. Rockefeller IV.

UMWA released a statement today honoring former West Virginia Governor and U.S. Senator John D. “Jay” Rockefeller IV, who passed away at 89.

Michelin Group has named Terry Redmile the next chief people officer for Michelin North America, Inc.

Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc., a leading U.S. supplier of metallurgical products for the steel industry, has reported financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2026.

The Weekly Production / Consumption Report: Week 44 (Oct. 31) has been posted.

FutureCoal CE Michelle Manook warns that COP31 risks repeating the shortcomings of previous negotiations.

Coal prices fell to around $145 per ton, pulling back from three-year highs as crude oil and LNG prices dropped sharply amid growing optimism that efforts to end the US-Iran conflict could gain momentum.

Epiroc AB, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has agreed to acquire Aramine SAS, a French supplier of spare parts and related services for underground mining operations.

Eriez-Australia has appointed Aaron Wilson as Regional Manager for the Western Region, expanding the company's regional presence and bringing greater focus to its people, customers, and operations.

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

MSHA has announced that none of the nation’s 12,000 mining operations met the criteria for a pattern of violations notice, one of the agency’s toughest enforcement tools, between Oct. 1, 2025, and Sept. 30, 2026.

Permitting delays are crippling the US. They damage our economy, create national security risks, send investment dollars to countries with more predictable permitting processes, and are part of the reason the US is dangerously reliant on mineral imports.

Big victories by Democrats in congressional races and beyond in midterm elections on Tuesday were a rebuke to President Donald Trump and will likely affect US energy and environment policy in many ways.

Shock waves from the Democratic blue tsunami cascaded through global energy markets on Wednesday.

Indonesia has been estimated to have up to 3687 gigawatts of renewable energy potential.

Today, Core Natural Resources, Inc. (NYSE: CNR) reported net income of $9.0 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2026.

"NACCO's third-quarter results reflect continued progress in strengthening the performance of our businesses," said J.C. Butler, NACCO President and Chief Executive Officer.

US coal producer Peabody Energy has reported adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (Ebitda) of $97.5-million in the third quarter of this year, compared to $99.5-million in the third quarter of 2025.

Democrats’ capture of Congress raises the prospect of greater scrutiny of President Donald Trump’s mining and energy agenda, even as pressure to lower electricity costs could create an opening for a bipartisan permitting deal.

DTE proposes building two gas plants to meet growing demand, claiming carbon capture and sequestration will help it reach state climate goals.

China Datang Corp's Fuxin coal-to-gas demonstration project, the largest of its kind in northeastern China, has brought its first production line into operation, feeding synthetic natural gas into the national pipeline network.

“We delivered strong sales volumes in the third quarter as Blue Creek continued to expand our production base and strengthen our cash-generating capacity,” commented Walt Scheller, CEO of Warrior.

Caterpillar Inc. CAT emphasized strong equipment demand and manufacturing capacity expansion during its third-quarter 2026 earnings call, supported by record backlog and growing power generation orders.

The Friends of Coal Ladies’ Auxiliary Giving Hearts program provides gift bags of toys, clothes, and food for over 2,000 children, teens, and families in need across West Virginia.

MSHA is reopening the comment period on the roof control and ventilation plan rule changes the Agency proposed last year.

The results of yesterday’s election at the state legislative level, while still unofficial, show republicans will maintain comfortable majorities in both the Senate and House of Delegates.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration is launching an annual training program for its mine inspectors in an effort to ensure “all interactions with stakeholders are consistently professional.”

Affordability was on the ballot Tuesday, with few issues more important than energy. Americans are deeply frustrated with rising prices.

America’s Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth has issued a statement on the midterm elections.

President Trump’s energy dominance agenda faces a major political challenge after Democrats win both chambers of Congress.

Peabody today reported net income attributable to common stockholders of $(32.8) million, or $(0.27) per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2026, compared to $(70.1) million, or $(0.58) per diluted share, in the prior-year quarter.

Coal mines and their contractors employed 55,547 people in the second quarter, 48 above the 2021 low, as metal mines hired. Most of the cuts to mine staff came at mines that kept running.

NMA’s Conor Bernstein sits down with NIOSH Associate Director for Mining Dr. Javad Sattarvand to discuss how data-driven research, emerging technologies and workforce development are helping protect miners and shape the future of mining safety.

The PJM grid network, which operates across all or parts of 13 states and the District of Columbia, will see the fastest growth in power generation in the U.S. in 2026 and 2027 as developers respond to surging power demand from new data centers.

Ramaco Resources, Inc. has reported financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026.

Ramaco Resources (NASDAQ:METCB) reported third-quarter financial results on Tuesday. The transcript from the company’s third-quarter earnings call has been provided.

Alliance Resource Partners, parent company of Mettiki Coal, indicated promising news for their now idle Mountain View Mine in Tucker County, West Virginia.

The Nemadji Trail Energy Center was proposed as a way to provide baseload electricity to replace retiring coal-fired generation, and support power reliability as they made more investments in renewable energy.

Cummins has developed a new, clean sheet engine platform.

Deadline for employers to submit a Declaration of Intent (DOI) along with a Proof of Private Plan Consultation if opting out of the state plan for a private plan.

From the President’s desk: Rich Nolan’s blog.

Welcome to the November 2026 edition of CORESafety TV — the online video program from the National Mining Association.

Ramaco Resources, Inc. announced today that its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Randall W. Atkins, has been elected to serve as the Chairman of the International Energy Agency's (IEA) Coal Industry Advisory Board (CIAB) based in Paris, France.

For a coal-fired unit, there’s no shortage of things that can reduce performance—draft, mills, emissions, age, and fuel quality.

Discover the most current technologies, innovations and practices transforming mining at MINEXCHANGE 2027 SME Annual Conference & Expo taking place February 28–March 3, 2027, in Denver, Colorado.

China's imports of seaborne thermal coal have been remarkably consistent in recent months with October's 24 million metric tons in the middle of a narrow range that has persisted since June.

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

We model key components of the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (BAAJA) and their impacts on the US energy system, electricity prices, and greenhouse gas emissions.

Outstanding achievements in the Virginia coal industry were recognized Thursday, October 29 during the annual Metallurgical Coal Producers Association (MCPA) and Virginia Energy Excellence in Mining awards banquet.

The United Mine Workers of America and 52 miners have filed a lawsuit against the state Board of Coal Mine Health and Safety, asking it pass a limit on the amount of silica dust being produced in coal mines.

DOE's Office of Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy (HGEO) announced today the selection of Sean Plasynski, Ph.D., as the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) Director.

Hexagon, the global leader in measurement technologies, has completed its previously announced acquisition of Waygate Technologies, a global leader in non-destructive testing (NDT), from Baker Hughes.

Q&A with Brett Young, Chief Financial Officer of Clinch Resources, focused on an often-overlooked segment of the coal industry: the critical role specialty coal plays in American manufacturing beyond traditional steelmaking.

Komatsu Ltd. (TSE:6301) presented its business results for the three and six months ended September 30, 2026, on October 29, 2026, revealing a quarter marked by strong revenue growth but significant profitability challenges.

The acquisition reflects a customer-focused decision to support a seamless transition of Fabick ownership while maintaining the strong service and local support customers know and value today.

Liebherr’s latest electric excavator, the R 9300 G8-E, is based on the proven R 9300 G8, and as such is designed to provide the same level of productivity as its diesel counterpart.

Arizona Public Service Co. projects that keeping the Four Corners Power Plant operating through 2038, seven years beyond its previously planned retirement, could save customers approximately $1 billion while helping meet growing electricity demand.

In 2027, the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum celebrates 50 years since our founding and 40 years in our historic home here in Leadville.

Core Natural Resources’ coal operations, export infrastructure and insurance settlement could support increased shareholder returns, according to investment analyst Melissa Tucker.

The Aladdin, Wyoming coal tipple is getting a second chance at life, thanks to a major federal grant and a newly minted preservation board.

Coal India Ltd (CIL) on Sunday said its coal production rose 19.3 percent year-on-year to 67.2 million tonnes (MT) in October.

India's coal-fired generation surged at its fastest annual pace in three years in October amid a drop in hydropower generation driven by the El Niño weather pattern and surging power demand from industrial activity, government data showed.

Three employees were injured when Russian forces launched a massive attack on coal-mining facilities belonging to DTEK Energo in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.

Dunston Staiths, on the south bank of the Tyne, was built to load coal from railway wagons directly onto ships, ready to be transported to destinations around the world.