Coal Mining News

The UK’s lithium moment: new issue of MINE out now!

2026-07-01

The latest issue of <em>MINE</em> digital magazine, published on June 30, 2026, by Alejandro Gonzalez, centers on the dynamic lithium sector, exploring its crossroads after a decade of rapid growth. This comprehensive edition delves into the UK’s potential for a domestic lithium industry, direct lithium extraction advancements in the US, and the critical role of decarbonization technologies and cybersecurity in mining. Additionally, a dedicated Australia supplement provides in-depth analysis on metallurgical coal, uranium expansion, and innovative lithium production in the region, offering vital insights for mining industry professionals navigating evolving global commodity markets and strategic priorities.

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Trump Administration Keeps Coal-Fired Power Generation Alive in Colorado

2026-06-27

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright has issued an emergency order to keep Craig Unit 1, a coal-fired power plant in Colorado, operational through September 26, 2026, citing critical grid reliability concerns. This marks the third such directive, reversing a planned shutdown and highlighting a broader federal effort under the Trump administration to prevent the premature retirement of coal-fired generation across the nation, aimed at ensuring affordable and secure electricity access. The move underscores significant policy shifts impacting the U.S. energy landscape and the domestic thermal coal mining sector.

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Trump Administration Keeps Indiana Coal Plants Open to Ensure Grid Reliability and Minimize Electricity Costs

2026-06-20

The U.S. Department of Energy has issued emergency orders to keep two critical Indiana coal plants, R.M. Schahfer and F.B. Culley generating stations, operational from June 22, 2026, through September 19, 2026. This directive, following initial orders from December 23, 2025, aims to ensure grid reliability, minimize electricity costs, and prevent blackouts in the Midwest, highlighting persistent concerns over escalating energy demand and the rapid retirement of baseload power generation. The decision underscores a broader Trump Administration effort to preserve coal-fired capacity nationally, impacting energy policy, grid stability, and offering a critical, albeit temporary, lifeline to the coal mining sector.

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