As energy demand grows, coal is drawing renewed attention for its role in reliable power, steel and cement production, and emerging applications. Core Natural Resources is among those exploring new opportunities for coal, including critical mineral recovery and advanced technologies. …
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Trump unveils $2B critical minerals push
President Trump announced more than $2 billion in critical mining and mining-related projects spanning raw materials, batteries, magnets, and mineral processing, alongside more than $180 million in planned and proposed investments aimed at rebuilding America’s mining education and workforce pipeline. …
US estimates federal coal could power nation for 600 years
Coal beneath federally managed public lands could supply the United States for at least 600 years at current consumption rates, according to a new assessment, reinforcing the Trump administration’s efforts to revive the industry. …
US Department of Energy Announces Selection of Core Natural Resources’ Innovations Group to Pursue Critical Mineral and Material Extraction from Coal
CONSOL Innovations LLC, a subsidiary of Core Natural Resources, has been selected for a multi-million-dollar award through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Mines & Metals Capacity Expansion – Piloting Byproduct Critical Minerals and Materials Recovery at Domestic Industrial Facilities funding opportunity. …
Western Pa. revolutionized energy extraction with new techniques, technology
America would not be the nation it is today without its vast stores of natural resources. Coal, timber, oil and natural gas have fueled America for generations. Innovations in extracting those natural resources have paved the way not only for America’s industrial growth, but also in quality of life. …
A Legacy Fuel to Power an AI Future
As artificial intelligence steadily and rapidly works its way into all aspects of our daily lives and businesses, the need for massive data centers to process the enormous amount of information generated will only continue to increase. According to the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University1, data centers are driving a massive surge in …
Trump unveils $700M coal industry support plan using Defense Production Act
President Donald Trump announced a nearly $700 million initiative Thursday at the White House aimed at supporting the U.S. coal industry, including funding for power plant upgrades, new projects, and export infrastructure. …
How Carbon from Coal is Poised to Change Our Society—a Second Time
Over the last 20 years, there has been a heated debate over one of the elements on the periodic table. Carbon is an essential building block of life on Earth, based on its ability to form stable bonds with other elements. It played a transformational role in fueling the Industrial Revolution and creating our modern …
Touchstone Advanced Composites Supports Development of Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A Talon Blue Autonomous Aircraft
Coal-derived innovation is helping shape the future of aerospace manufacturing. Touchstone Advanced Composites is supplying its CFOAM® technology, made from domestically sourced bituminous coal, to support the development of Northrop Grumman’s next-generation autonomous Talon Blue aircraft through high-precision, thermally stable tooling designed for advanced composite production. …
Coal remains competitive for power generation in the central United States
Coal-fired generation remained economically competitive across the central United States through early 2026, with stable coal pricing and rising electricity demand driving stronger returns for coal plants compared to natural gas generation. During Winter Storm Fern, volatile natural gas prices pushed power costs sharply higher, further highlighting coal’s role as a reliable and cost-stable source …
