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World Coal

The latest coal news, industry trends and events from World Coal magazine, including mining, handling, coal bed methane and special reports.

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September 2026

Check out World Coal Issue 3 2026 now! The issue features a cover by THIELE GmbH & Co. KG and is packed full of the latest coal insights on key topics – ranging from the current landscape of Indonesia’s coal sector (special report by Global Energy Monitor, page 6) to digital continuity, longwall chain design, conveyors, dust control, screening, grinding, and more. Hear from leading voices such as: Deswik, Martin Engineering, Astec Industries, RockFuel Innovations, and several others.

July 2026

World Coal Issue 2 2026 is here, packed full of the latest coal insights on key topics. The issue features a cover and lead article from Longwall Associates Inc., along with two special reports and our usual collection of technical content. The first report, by Freelance Energy Writer Andreas Walstad, highlights upcoming EU methane legislation and its projected impacts; and the second, by Emily Arthun, CEO of the American Coal Council, discusses the reliability, modernisation, and future of coal as a dependable energy resource. Technical article contributors include Komatsu, Deswik, Martin Engineering, Global Air Cylinder Wheels, and many more – examining topics relating to Longwall Technology, Safety, Automation & Digitalisation, Trucks & Tyres, and Material Handling.

March 2026

Welcome to Issue 1 2026 of World Coal. This latest issue features an industry report examining coal trends in 2025 and forecasts for the year ahead, authored by iEnergy Natural Resources Limited. Furthermore, there is our usual range of technical content covering topics such as conveyors, dust control, sensors, longwall mining, filtration and flotation, and sampling and analysis. Eriez is our latest cover advertiser, and other key contributors include Martin Engineering, SECMC, Kinder Australia, Alfred H Knight, and more.

September 2025

Issue 2 of World Coal is available now! Featuring a cover from HBT and an in-depth industry report from Global Energy Monitor, this edition delivers the latest updates from around the industry. Gain insight from companies such as Derrick Corporation, Komatsu, Weber Mining, Martin Engineering, and more. And delve into hot topics such as conveyors longwalls, chains, screening, preparation, processing, waterproofing, and sensors.

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