July 2025

Issue 1 of World Coal is out now, featuring a cover from HBT and an in-depth industry report from FutureCoal UK. This edition brings insights from industry experts including Martin Engineering, Flexco, Fenner Dunlop, TerraSource Global, Eriez, and more. Delve into hot topics such as safety, conveying, sustainability, extraction, surface mining, rotary breakers, and maintenance.

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The Future Of Coal Is Now
Michelle Manook, FutureCoal, UK, details how coal is key to a sustainable and resilient future.

A Leap Into The Future Of Longwall Mining
James Yates, HBT, Australia, clarifies the key capabilities of a new roof support control system, and how it addresses the evolving needs of the mining industry.

Enhancing Safety In Coal Handling Systems Through Advanced Risk Assessment
Imran Aslam, SECMC, Pakistan, studies how advanced risk assessment techniques can be applied to ensure the highest safety standards in CHS operations.

Geosensing’s Critical Role
Daniel J. Brunner and Benjamin Lyddall, REI Drilling, Inc., USA, summarise the application of geosensing to underground directional drilling for geologic exploration.

Clearing The Air, Conserving Water
Lee Gailer, RST Solutions, Australia, reveals the benefits of reducing water consumption with advanced spray and foaming systems.

Expert Recommendations For Conveyor Belt Cleaning In Coal Operations
Dan Marshall, Martin Engineering, USA, highlights common conveyor belt cleaning pitfalls, and how best to avoid them.

Measure Twice, Splice Once
Liam Sheeder, Belt Tech Industrial, USA, discusses how belt hardness relates to splicing success, and factors to consider when purchasing used conveyor belt.

A Guide To Fire Resistant Conveyor Belts
Ron van Oijen, Fenner Dunlop, Netherlands, provides essential guidance on fire resistant conveyor belts – a complex and extremely important subject.

Splice For Success
Bernd Küsel, CBG, Germany, examines the importance of high-quality splices and the early detection of damage to ensure safety and reduce downtime.

From Failure To Flow
Aaron Wilson, Flexco, considers preventative conveyor maintenance measures that reduce downtime and optimise processes.

Keep The Blast In The Past
Mike Selover, Vermeer, USA, analyses the advancements of coal extraction through continuous surface mining technology.

Rotary Breakers: An Unsung Hero
Todd Furrow, TerraSource Global, USA, explores the impact of selecting the right rotary breakers for individual mining operations.

Transforming Magnetic Separation
Jose Marin, Eriez, USA, describes the past, present, and future of magnetic exploration as it strives to fast-track sustainability goals and meet modern demands.

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