Coal Trends recently spoke with Jennmar Services’ Central Appalachian group general managerRitchie Belcher about contract mining and its importance to both the coal and hard rockindustries in the region and beyond. Coal Trends: Please tell me more about Jennmar Services-Central … Continued
A coal miner turned rare earth behemoth? It’s no exaggeration. Ramaco Resources, with a pocket full of productive and safe coal operations in Appalachia, took a chance on a Wyoming property that may ultimately produce an enormous payday for Ramaco, … Continued
Since the group’s inception in 2022, America’s Coal Associations has been hard at work behind the scenes for the future of coal across the United States. Yet many still don’t know of its existence – and dedication to keeping coal … Continued
If you are reading this Coal Trends article, chances are you are a friend of coal. But are you officially a member of Friends of Coal? If not, you are certainly missing out. So, just who are the Friends of … Continued
Several companies from across the coal sector have marked anniversaries in late 2024 and early 2025. Here are just a few celebrating long legacies in mining. by Donna Schmidt and Mark Kuhar Cincinnati Mine Machinery celebrates a centuryIn 1924, Cincinnati … Continued
It’s time for global stakeholders to acknowledge coal, according to FutureCoal’s Michelle Manook. FutureCoal welcomes the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) 2024 Coal Outlook findings, which confirm coal’s enduring role in the global energy landscape. Global coal demand reached historic levels … Continued
In this issue’s executive Q&A, Coal Trends talks to Precision Pulley and Idler (PPI) CEO Matt Buckingham about his start, trends in mining consumables, and the company’s growth path. Edited by Donna Schmidt There isn’t a mine that does not … Continued
The following is an exclusive op-ed for Coal Trends from American Coal Council (ACC)president Emily Arthun. For years, coal has been sidelined, often due to environmental concerns. However, this perspective neglects the essential role coal plays in providing affordable and … Continued