Why do we use coal?

Coking coal - also known as metallurgical coal - is mainly used in steel production. Other important users of coal include alumina refineries, paper manufacturers, and the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Several chemical products can be produced from the by-products of coal. read more

We do not have to import this product into this country. Coal can be mined and burned with little environmental impact. There has been tremendous strides in environmental responsibility with mining coal and burning coal. read more

Why We Still Mine Coal As residents of Montcoal, W.Va., mourn the deaths of at least 25 coal miners in the deadliest U.S. mining disaster in more than two decades, Americans may wonder why the country is still using a fuel that can be dangerous to produce and damaging to the environment. read more