Coal 101: The 4 Coal Types and Their Uses

There are four main coal types: lignite, sub-bituminous, bituminous and anthracite. Here's a look at their characteristics and uses.

Coal 101: What is Lignite?

Lignite is a type of coal, but what is lignite used for? Here's a look at what lignite is, what...

Coal 101: An Overview of Bituminous Coal

There are two types of bituminous coal, thermal and metallurgical. Here's a look at what they're used for and where...

Coal 101: Sub-bituminous Coal Explained

There are four varieties of coal, and all have their own specific uses. Learn about the sub-bituminous type of coal...

Corsa Coal to Acquire PBS Coals for US$60 Million from Russia’s Severstal

Toronto's Corsa Coal today announced plans to acquire all the issued and outstanding shares of PBS Coals, a low-volatile metallurgical...

Deutsche Bank Backs Out of Barrier Reef Coal Port: The Importance of Social License

The port expansion could be a boon for Australia's coal sector, but it could also harm the nearby Great Barrier...

Scientists Create Graphene Quantum Dots from Coal

Can the "wonder material" of the 21st century be derived from coal? According to scientists at Rice University, the answer...