We published our Weekly Coal Production report for the week ending July 4, 2026.

Caterpillar just opened the Black Hills Engineering Design Center, offering a firsthand look at how virtual reality and advanced visualization are transforming equipment development and training.

American Resources is one of five organizations selected under Topic Area 1: Mines & Metals Pilots - Coal-Based Industry.

DOE's Office of Energy Dominance Financing has announced it has closed a loan up to $3.26 billion to AEP Texas to lower electricity costs and strengthen and modernize the Texas grid.

On Saturday, July 18, train enthusiasts and others from the area will have the opportunity to witness the world’s largest and most powerful steam locomotive.

The Metallurgical Coal Producers Association 18th annual Professional Engineers in Mining Seminar is Thursday, September 17, 2026.

The logic of critical mineral extraction from coal waste tailings flips the conventional narrative entirely, transforming one of the most persistent environmental liabilities in American industry into a domestic resource asset of growing strategic signifi

As President Trump sat with President Zelensky on the sidelines of the NATO summit earlier today, it was clear the U.S. is engaged in the pursuit of peace between Russia and Ukraine, and willing to offer its assistance.

Mongolian coking coal has become a core, cost-efficient component in China’s metallurgical coal mix, especially for inland steel hubs, and is projected to see record import volumes in 2026.

Emerson released the new Flexim™ FLUXUS 631 series of portable non-intrusive clamp-on ultrasonic flow meters.

SESCO is pleased to announce our training schedule for 2026. With the overwhelming success of participation and positive client feedback in 2025 the following provides our topics and dates. Schedule early as the events fill up quickly.

Plans are progressing to restart Bowen Coking Coal's metallurgical coal operations in Queensland, following the company's acquisition by Argo Natural Resources, Argo's CEO, Richard Livingstone-Blevins, told Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, in a July 6 e

West Virginia’s coal industry is facing a major proceeding before the West Virginia Public Service Commission that could have long-term consequences for our state’s coal jobs, coal communities, electric reliability, and utility customers.

Coal mining giant Peabody Energy, with massive operations in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin, is among five entities that will share a total of $75 million from the U.S. Department of Energy to advance production of rare-earth elements and critical minerals.

Julie McNamara's recent column attacking coal-fired power plants rests on two foundational claims: that coal is expensive, and that coal is unreliable.

For years, the industry talked about future demand growth. Now it’s here.

July 2 was the hottest day of the year 2026 had seen, at least until the next day steamed up even hotter.

Epiroc has been recognized with the internationally acclaimed Red Dot Award: Product Design 2026 for its Epiroc Charger.

As President Trump sat with President Zelensky on the sidelines of the NATO summit earlier today, it was clear the U.S. is engaged in the pursuit of peace between Russia and Ukraine, and willing to offer its assistance.

Peabody has announced that the U.S. Department of Energy has selected the company for funding to advance the production of rare earth elements and critical minerals.

US coal distribution reached an estimated 100.5 million short tons during the first quarter of 2026, according to this quarterly statistical report.

A new facility bringing innovation to the coal industry is coming to Underwood.

U.S. power consumption, which hit its second straight annual record high in 2025, will rise further in 2026 and 2027, driven by AI-hungry data centers and electrification.

On January 19, 2026, a miner was seriously injured when an unsecured slab of marble struck him.

Eriez® has appointed Drew Hobert Global Mining Sales Director, strengthening the company’s leadership team across the global mining and minerals processing industry.

EIA expects U.S. natural gas consumption in the electric power sector will set a record next year.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration published its July Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), increasing its expectations for global oil production.

A Section 232 investigation, from initiation to presidential action, may span up to 360 days, which would place the latest possible deadline in late June 2027.

Caterpillar Inc. has acquired Skycatch, Inc., a leading provider of spatial data capture, processing and analysis solutions for the mining industry, further enhancing its capabilities following the recent acquisition of RPMGlobal.

The IRS released additional guidance regarding the energy community bonus credit under Sections 45, 48, 45Y and 48E of the Internal Revenue Code on June 10, 2026, in Notice 2026-39 (Notice).

The Mine Safety and Health Administration will withdraw regulations governing “outdated effective dates and requirements” for various industry equipment and protocol, effective July 27.

On June 29, 2026, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) initiated an investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended, to determine the effects on the national security of imports of anthracite coal.

Thiess has set a world record for the highest material moved in a 12-month period by a Liebherr R 9600 excavator, achieving 17 million bank cubic meters across 6,840 operating hours.

Core Natural Resources said its subsidiary, CONSOL Innovations LLC, has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to pursue a multi-million-dollar grant supporting the recovery of critical minerals and rare earth elements from coal waste.

Emerson has released its Ovation™ Curation Tool, a first-of-its-kind synchronization software for power and water control systems.

The Weekly Production / Consumption Report: Week 26 (June 27) has been posted.

The Department of Commerce has initiated an investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended, to determine the effects on the national security of imports of anthracite coal.

Two years ago an Arizona power plant received hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding to invest in renewable energy and go coal-free by 2028.

West Virginia is looking to drop surtaxes on coal mining and natural gas drilling.

We have released construction cost data for new electric generators installed in 2024.

In 1950, petroleum ended coal’s run as the dominant fuel in the United States. That was the last time the top spot in American energy changed hands. 75 years later, it is about to change again.

CONSOL Innovations LLC, a subsidiary of Core Natural Resources, has been selected for a multi-million-dollar grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation.

A facility harvesting rare earth minerals is set to bring hundreds of jobs to Greenbrier County.

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a bill this week that, if made law, would increase black lung disability payments for coal miners and their families and tie the stipends to inflation rates moving forward.

A consortium of private-sector energy and technology firms announced a US$150 million investment today to establish a critical minerals processing hub in Greenbrier County, West Virginia.

The coal industry was, at its height, central to the prosperity and growth of both the United States and West Virginia. However, growth in each locale came from a different end of the coal industry.

A super El Niño risks straining India’s power grid more than any other electricity network globally and would slow the country’s shift away from coal, according to a new study.

A miner was found unresponsive underground at an active mine in Alabama and later died after being brought to the surface, officials said.

Researchers at South Dakota Mines say tiny microorganisms found deep beneath the Black Hills could help tackle one of the energy industry’s biggest challenges: capturing carbon emissions more efficiently.

Continental said on Saturday it had signed an agreement to sell its ContiTech plastics and rubber ?business to private equity firm Lone Star Funds for €4 billion ($4.57 billion).

"We wanted to make this film because it’s about our friends and neighbours, it’s about the incredible things they were able to achieve against overwhelming odds." Mark Thorburn (Director of DEFIANT).

This requirement was previously in effect for employers with 25 or more employees.

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A new exhibition exploring Scotland’s mining heritage through abstract art has opened at the National Mining Museum.

Continental has announced the sale of its ContiTech group sector to an affiliate of Lone Star Funds for €4.0 billion.

India's coal imports fell 12.95% year-on-year in April 2026 to 21.13 million tonnes (MT), down from 24.27 MT in April 2025, despite nearly a 9% increase in power demand during the month.

Federal mine safety investigators have concluded that inadequate repair procedures contributed to the death of a coal miner at an underground operation in Marshall County, West Virginia.

There are currently no specific tariffs or quotas on anthracite coal.

A 24-year-old man died July 1 after a workplace accident at Warrior Met Coal in Alabama.

A mining company has pleaded guilty to failing to discharge health and safety obligations after a bulldozer rolled at Moorvale mine.

In a region that ranks among China’s top producers of both coal and renewables, the two sides of the energy transition have, for now, formed an intimate alliance.

India's coal-fired electricity generation climbed to its highest level since November 2023 in June 2026, as an extended heatwave and below-average monsoon rainfall kept air conditioners running and pushed power demand sharply higher across the country.

A California bill that would place new environmental review hurdles in front of an Oakland coal export project supported by the Trump administration cleared its first policy committee on Wednesday.

The worldwide Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index™ (PMI) surveys compiled by S&P Global Market Intelligence have recorded strongly divergent production trends around the world since the outbreak of the war in the Middle East on 28 February.

We published our Weekly Coal Production report for the week ending June 27, 2026.

The Bureau of Industry and Security is accepting input no later than July 12 on a new Section 232 investigation into the effects on national security of imports of anthracite coal.

The 88-page report, which for most of its 75 years was prepared by BP, was released amid a searing early-summer heatwave across Europe and the U.S.

Eriez® has released a new technical paper identifying poorly designed hopper transitions as one of the most common — and frequently overlooked — causes of underperformance in vibratory feeding systems.

West Virginia lawmakers have begun advancing revisions in coal mining regulation after removing provisions that would have sharply reduced safety inspections of underground mines.

Caterpillar is expanding its long-term workforce development efforts in Texas through a new commitment designed to strengthen the state's advanced manufacturing talent pipeline.

As an electric grid operator warns of potential power shortages amid this week’s heat wave, the Trump administration is issuing emergency orders aiming to maximize output.

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Chairman of the Labor, Health, and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee, applauded the availability of up to $250,000 in Brookwood-Sago Grants from MSHA.

Coalfield Development, founded in Huntington in 2009 by Brandon Dennison, had a goal of building "resilient" rural communities anchored by diverse, thriving local economies.

The United States is expected to invest more in fossil fuel-based electricity generation than China this year for the first time in many years.

DOE's Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation has announced a $75 million investment for five projects recovering critical minerals and materials from coal and coal-based feedstocks.

North Dakota’s natural resources are playing a significant role in meeting the mineral needs of America’s economy and geopolitical strength.

Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. has announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of certain general partner and limited partner interests in AllDale Minerals III, LP and AllDale Minerals IV, LP for approximately $206.2 million.

Immersive Technologies has unveiled the winners of its 17th Annual Global Business Improvement Awards.

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The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the availability of up to $250,000 in grant funding to support the delivery of education and training to the nation’s mining community to help them identify, avoid, and prevent unsafe and unhealthy working condit

Peru successfully concluded the 27th World Mining Congress (WMC 2026), the world's leading mining event.

Secretary Wright issues two emergency orders to stabilize the Mid-Atlantic grid and mitigate blackout risks ahead of forecasted hot weather conditions.

The Quecreek Mine incident and the perilous rescue that turned a terrifying ordeal into a modern miracle.

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.

Recent blackouts in Sumatra and Java exposed vulnerabilities in Indonesia’s electricity system, with PLN saying constrained coal supplies contributed to the Java outage.

U.S. companies are set to spend some $50 billion on power generation from coal and natural gas this year, the International Energy Agency has said, as quoted by the Financial Times.

We updated our Coal Markets Report for the business week ending June 26, 2026.

Peabody Energy Corporation faces a securities class action lawsuit related to surprise disclosures the company made to investors on March 30 and May 5, 2026 about problems with its flagship metallurgical coal asset.

Clinch Resources Ltd. (TSX: CLCH) has announced the results from its annual general meeting of shareholders recently.

On April 3, 2026, a miner died after a scoop backed into another scoop that was transporting a longwall shield. This collision caused the longwall shield to shift and pin the miner, who was working underneath it.

Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) has introduced the Support Our Miners Act, legislation to increase federal benefits for coal miners disabled by black lung disease and ensure those benefits keep pace with inflation in future years.