Steel production is an energy intensive-business closely tied to global economic development. Chinese steel production, for example, is often considered and economic bell weather by many industries. Large volumes of coal are commonly used as feedstock to produce steel. Check out this infographic to learn more about steel as a commodity, where its produced, consumed… Keep reading →
Editorial: Australian-Japanese Coal ‘Partnership’ and Why Global Coal is Here to Stay
By Roman KilisekRecently, the Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott warned at the opening of the Caval Ridge coal mine in Queensland against the “demonization of coal.” According to the Sydney Morning Herald, PM Abbott stressed that “coal is good for humanity, coal is good for prosperity, coal is an essential part of our economic future, here in… Keep reading →