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California Signed a Law to Stop Oakland's Coal Terminal - 8 Years of Air Data Says to Build It

After nearly a decade of environmental reviews, litigation, public scrutiny, and air-quality monitoring, California has decided to subject Oakland’s coal export terminal to yet another round of review.

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Coal Rush Game Honors West Virginia Miners and Their Legacy

West Virginia coal miners took center stage Saturday as West Virginia University celebrated the industry’s contributions to the state during its annual Coal Rush game.

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India’s New Steel Policy Projects Sharp Rise in Coking Coal Demand

India’s proposed expansion of its steel industry could substantially increase demand for steelmaking coal over the next two decades, according to a draft policy released for public consultation on October 10.

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Philippines: MGen Seeks Power Contract to Advance Coal Plant

A unit of Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen), plans to bid for a 900-megawatt power supply contract with Manila Electric Co. in a renewed push to develop its long-delayed coal-fired power plant in Quezon province.

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University of Alaska Researchers Joint $6 Million Effort to Extract Critical Minerals From Coal Waste

Researchers at the University of Alaska Fairbanks are working to turn coal waste into a source of critical minerals, using microorganisms and artificial intelligence as part of a $6 million National Science Foundation project.

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Aging Coal Plants Turn Into a Midterm Fight Over Energy Costs

The Trump administration says the plants are vital for grid reliability. Utilities, states and ratepayers are challenging the orders and candidates are turning the costs into a campaign issue.

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NMA TV Mining Minute
NMA-TV Mining Minute - October 9, 2026

Defense manufacturers raise concerns about Project Vault’s potential impact on mineral markets.

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NMA Count on Coal
An International Reliability and Affordability Backstop

There’s a very good reason global coal demand is on track to set another record this year: when affordability and energy security matter most, the world leans on coal.

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