How bituminous coal powers modern foundry operations
April 19, 2024
Bituminous coal's versatile properties are the reason why it is widely used as a fuel and carbon source for various aspects of metal casting and processing.
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Do you know why Anthracite is commonly used for water filtration?
March 30, 2024
Anthracite coal's hardness and porosity make it one of the best natural filters. It is commonly used to filter municipal drinking water, industrial wastewater etc.
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Find out how coal washing removes impurities from raw coal
March 21, 2024
As the world transitions to greener energy solutions, the coal industry is investing in new technologies to address environmental concerns and maximize coal’s potential as an energy source.
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How Clean Coal Technologies are redefining the role of coal
March 2, 2024
As the world transitions to greener energy solutions, the coal industry is investing in new technologies to address environmental concerns and maximize coal’s potential as an energy source.
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Why global coal reserves are expected to last for over two centuries
February 9, 2024
There are several factors which determine the lifespan of coal reserves. Current estimates place coal’s lifespan to be between 133 and 435 years.
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Why Thermal Coal remains in high demand globally
January 25, 2024
While easy supply and affordability remain a key factor for the use of Thermal Coal for power generation, there are several other factors that have seen a resurgence in the use of Thermal Coal.
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What is logistics management in mining?
January 17, 2024
Logistics management in mining is the planning, organization, and control of the flow of goods and materials throughout the mining supply chain.
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Why Thermal Coal is popularly known as Steam Coal
December 28, 2023
The use of Thermal Coal to produce steam is the primary reason why it is called Steam Coal.
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How anthracite will be used in the future
December 13, 2023
Investment in research and development is opening up exciting possibilities for new uses of anthracite.
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Why anthracite is ideal for industrial applications
November 16, 2023
Anthracite is the purest quality of coal. It has a high carbon content and low ash and sulfur content, making it ideal for several industrial applications
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Why Anthracite is considered as the best type of coal
November 1, 2023
Anthracite is ranked as the highest type of coal because it has a high carbon content, low moisture content and cleaner burning properties
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Where is coal mined in South Africa?
October 18, 2023
There are 19 coalfields in South Africa, most of which are located in the north-east. A majority of the coal mines in South Africa are located in the Mpumalanga province whose coal production is about 81% of the country’s total output.
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Why mining is critical to millions of households in Africa
September 27, 2023
Africa possesses vast reserves of natural resources and is the world’s richest continent in terms of mineral wealth. It is estimated that Africa is home to one-third of the world’s minerals.
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Everything you need to know about Africa’s mineral wealth
September 8, 2023
Africa possesses vast reserves of natural resources and is the world’s richest continent in terms of mineral wealth. It is estimated that Africa is home to one-third of the world’s minerals.
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How reforestation can heal strip mining sites
August 16, 2023
Formed over millions of years, coal is found in underground formations know as ‘coal seams’. There are two mining methods used for extracting coal: Surface Mining and Underground Mining.
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Discover the different ways of mining coal
August 7, 2023
Formed over millions of years, coal is found in underground formations know as ‘coal seams’. There are two mining methods used for extracting coal: Surface Mining and Underground Mining.
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How Responsible Mining can become a reality
July 12, 2023
Responsible mining is a mining practice that is being adopted across the world with an aim to minimize the environmental impact of mining while maximizing its economic benefits. To make responsible mining viable, it is essential that all stakeholders are involved and have a say in the way mining is conducted.
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Supporting mining communities in South Africa
June 22, 2023
During the apartheid era, black South Africans were excluded from owning or managing mines. They were usually employed as low-paid labour by mine owners. After the African National Congress came to power in the mid 1990s, and South Africa became a democracy, a conscious effort was made to promote economic growth
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Discover the four types of Coal
June 20, 2023
Imagine a time about 360 to 300 million years ago when the earth was covered with forests and swamps and the weather was hot and humid. This period is known as the Carboniferous period. The plants that died during this period were gradually covered by rocks and dirt. Buried under layers of sediment
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