There are few places in the developed world particularly where the coal industry does not feel that it faces major challenges. Climate change, safety and a variety of other environmental.issues are just some of the concerns. In many cases these concerns are justified, and certainly in the developing world much more needs to be done to addressthem, Equally, the industry is working hard to respond. I know this to be true after 25years in the industry working with international organisations such as the World Coal Association and Coal Industry Advisory Boardof the International Energy Agency. These organisations, assisted by regional and other specialist industry bodies, as well as far-sighted coal companies, are all working to constructively improve the performance of the coal industry across a wide front.
Experience has taught me that one of the biggest issues underlying both
the perception and the performance of the industry is the dearth of correct industry information disseminatedto the public, regulators and politicians. The critical role played by coal as a fuel for the generation of powerin both thedeveloped and developing worlds is still not fully appreciated, although it has improved. The same is true for the role played by metallurgical coals as raw materials in the steel and related industries. The contribution ofthe industry to economic development, the jobs it provides, the tax revenue it creates and the social benefits that arise have more recently been the focus of study and publication.
The need for. good information is no less necessary when it comes to
understanding the technical aspects of the mineral that is coal and the many and varied ways in which it is used. It is a vastly more complex mineral than simplistic analysis. would suggest. The many processes involved in preparation need careful understanding. Its traditional applications also warrant careful documentation and there are many new and emerging applications where it has much to offer.

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