Top Journalists in Coal Mines

Taylor Kuykendall S&P Global Commodity Insights (Platts) / S&P Global Market Intelligence

Senior mining/energy reporter who’s covered U.S. coal companies, markets and policy for a decade; host on S&P Global’s Energy Evolution. Specialties: Coal producers and projects, U.S. coal policy, met/thermal coal markets, mining finance, power-sector impacts.

Will Owen World Coal (Palladian Publications)

Editor of World Coal (and Global Mining Review), overseeing global editorial on coal mining operations and technology trends. Specialties: Coal operations/technology, longwall, preparation plants, sustainability in coal mining.

Steve Fiscor Coal Age (Mining Media International)

Publisher & Editor of Coal Age and E&MJ; former mine foreman with decades reporting on practical coal mining tech and safety. Specialties: Underground coal, longwall mining, mine safety and productivity, equipment/technology.

Jesse Morton Coal Age (Mining Media International)

Technical writer at Coal Age/E&MJ focused on in‑pit operations and engineering-driven improvements across coal mines. Specialties: Longwall systems, ventilation/dust control, mine maintenance, safety best practices.

Ken Ward Jr. Mountain State Spotlight

Co‑founder of Mountain State Spotlight; nationally recognized for deep investigations into West Virginia’s coal industry. Specialties: Mine safety and disasters, black lung, coalfield communities, coal politics/regulation.

Mike Tony Charleston Gazette-Mail

Covers energy and the environment statewide, including coal mining, permitting and public‑health impacts. Specialties: WV energy and environment, coal mines/permits, black lung/health, coal power policy.

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Anya Litvak Pittsburgh Post‑Gazette

Longtime energy reporter covering coal producers, coal‑to‑gas transition and regional mining issues in PA/WV/OH. Specialties: Appalachian energy, coal mines and power plants, utility regulation, industrial impacts.

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James Bruggers Inside Climate News

Covers the Southeast for ICN, frequently reporting on coal plant policy, coal bankruptcies and coalfield communities. Specialties: Southeast U.S. energy, coal plant retirements/coal ash, coal bankruptcies and communities.

Clyde Russell Reuters

Asia commodities columnist analyzing coal market flows, prices and policy across China, India and SE Asia. Specialties: Asia coal demand/trade, seaborne coal pricing, Coaltrans/industry outlooks.

Sudarshan Varadhan Reuters (India)

Covers energy and environment in India, with extensive reporting on coal mining, imports and policy. Specialties: India coal policy/production, Coal India, imports/logistics, power-sector coal burn.

Scott DiSavino Reuters

Energy correspondent focused on U.S. power and fuel mix trends, including coal dispatch and policy impacts. Specialties: North American power markets, coal generation and fuel switching, utility/ISO dynamics.

Valerie Volcovici Reuters

Covers U.S. climate and energy policy with frequent reporting on coal regulations and transition debates. Specialties: U.S. climate/energy policy, EPA coal rules, international climate diplomacy affecting coal.

Noel Dyson Australia’s Mining Monthly (Aspermont)

Editor of Australia’s Mining Monthly with deep coverage of Australian coal operations and policy. Specialties: Australian underground coal, approvals, operations and safety; longwall coverage.

Siobhan Lismore‑Scott Mining Journal (Aspermont)

Editor leading Mining Journal’s global coverage of mining investment, including coal producers and projects. Specialties: Global mining finance and M&A, coal company strategy, project pipelines.

Paul Moore International Mining

Editorial director of International Mining; frequently covers coal operations and enabling technologies. Specialties: Mining technology across commodities, including coal; haulage, electrification, automation.

Dan Gleeson International Mining

Editor at International Mining with regular reporting on coal mining methods and equipment advances. Specialties: Mining project development and equipment; underground coal and processing technologies.

Mark Olalde ProPublica

Investigative reporter covering public lands and extractives; led multi‑year projects on abandoned mines and industry accountability. Specialties: Mining oversight and cleanup, abandoned mines, Western U.S. coal legacies and regulation.

David McKay Miningmx

Publisher/reporter covering African mining with regular analysis of South Africa’s coal sector and companies. Specialties: Southern Africa coal (Exxaro, Thungela), policy/logistics, company strategy.

Frik Els MINING.com

Executive editor steering MINING.com’s coverage across commodities, including frequent reporting on coal producers and projects. Specialties: Global mining news, coal corporate moves, projects and markets.

Cecilia Jamasmie MINING.com

Editor‑in‑chief at MINING.com with two decades covering mining; oversees daily news including coal. Specialties: Global mining industry, CSR and community issues, Latin America; coal corporate and market news.