Coal Age

The Ministry of Economic Affairs in Taiwan authorized Taiwan Power Co. to restart two coal-fired plants amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and uncertainty surrounding liquefied natural gas (LNG), which Taiwan’s grid depends on. Both coal-burning generators at the Mailiao power plant, operated by Formosa Plastics Group, will be restarted after they were originally sh...

The NSW Independent Planning Commission recently approved the Chain Valley Colliery Consolidation Project, which will extend the life of the consolidated Chain Valley and Mannering coal mines in New South Wales until the end of 2029. The project will also allow coal extraction of up to 2.8 million metric tons per year for the combined operations, including additional coal ext...

West Virginia University (WVU) President Michael T. Benson has chosen Syd Peng to be the recipient of the first Presidential Honorary Degree. Peng has served as the Charles E. Lawall Chair of Mining Engineering Emeritus in the WVU Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources Department of Mining Engineering since his 2013 retirement from the university aft...

As the world grapples with yet another global energy shock, one reality is becoming increasingly clear: China prepared for this moment and is emerging as a winner. China has prioritized energy security, anchoring its economy in abundant domestic coal while simultaneously investing in electrification and renewables. Today, that approach is p...

Operators pose for a photo on the Maxwell longwall. (Photo: Malabar)

Malabar Resources Ltd. announced the completion of the first full shears of coal from the longwall face at the Maxwell mine on April 14, 2026. This milestone sets the Maxwell mine on the pathway to becoming the newest and largest long-life longwall operation in the Hunter...