We call this pre-washing the coal. The Marion 7450 is working in a wet pit, while the new Caterpillar 6020B is busy pre-stripping above. Just another day at Blaschak Anthracite Mt. Carmel. | Blaschak Anthracite

Beautiful day to be running the Marion 7450 dragline at Blaschak Anthracite Primrose. Clear skies, air-conditioned cab and throwing coal. Life is good. | Blaschak Anthracite

One of the last Demag 185's still running in the world. The 185 is loading raw coal/anthracite that will be taken to the breaker for processing, cleaning and sizing. The anthracite will eventually be used to make steel, clean municipal and city water, heat homes and be used in other industries that benefit from the versatile uses of anthracite. The 2nd part of the video shows one of Blaschak Anthracite Marion 7450 draglines stripping overburden in one pit and filling another pit where mining has

4 Types of Coal: Anthracite, Bituminous, Lignite & Peat | Their Uses Coal is a vital natural resource used worldwide for energy production and industrial applications. It is classified into four main types based on its carbon content, formation stage, and energy efficiency. Let’s explore each type and its uses. 1. Anthracite (The Purest & Hardest Coal) Carbon Content: 80-98% (Highest) Energy Efficiency: Very High Characteristics: Hard, black, shiny, burns cleanly with minimal smoke Uses: Used in