Coal Geology and Exploration

This volume is intended for graduate geologists or senior undergraduates interested in the emerging coal industry, and serves as an introduction to the exploration, mining, processing and utilization of coal deposits. Emphasis is placed on modern methods in coal exploration and resource assessment, the role of the geologist in an operating mine, and the impact of the coal industry on the geological environment. Since modern coal developments are multi-disciplinary operations, the book is a valuable reference for engineers, chemists, marketing specialists and environmental scientists engaged in, or seeking to enter the coal industry.