Although “coal” may seem like a dirty word these days, what many might not realize is how closely related coal and steel are. And, considering the fact that the global steel demand is expected to reach 1.616 billion tonnes in 2018 alone, it seems like an obvious...
With each job comes its own set of safety regulations in order to protect its employees. The mining industry, in particular, requires many precautions in place to ensure the safety of those who work within it. Therefore, it is imperative that each mining employee...
Coal had been part of Australia’s history even before James Cook ever set foot on the continent. Although the coal industry did not become fully integrated into Australian society until the 1830s, it soon became a flourishing business as more free settlers made the...
Coking coal, otherwise known as metallurgical coal, differs from thermal coal which is used for energy and heating. It differs from thermal coal because of its carbon content and caking ability, which refers to the coal’s ability to be converted into coke. Non-coking...
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