Where Coaltech is presenting, convening and taking part. Members are welcome at everything listed here unless stated otherwise.
Coming up
- Aug to Sep2026FY2028 Call for ProposalsOpen to research institutionsThe annual call opens in August and proposals close in September, followed by Steering Committee technical review and a selection panel in October. Proposal templates and cost guidelines are on the Call for Proposal page.
- 21 Oct2026FutureCoal Leaders ForumLondon, hosted by FutureCoalThe Coaltech Chief Executive moderates Session 1, Transforming Mining: Lower Impacts, Higher Value.
- Feb2027Investing in African Mining IndabaCape TownCoaltech is represented on the organising committee for the 2027 edition.
Recent events
- 31 Jul2026Masterclass: Rare Earth Elements in Coal AshOnline, with Dr Denise LevitanOn the implications of combustion technology for rare earth recovery from ash. Recording available on the media page.
- 24 Jul2026Coaltech Annual General MeetingOnline, members onlyYear in review, audited financial statements, director appointments, the FY2027 outlook and a mini ideation session on FY2028 research themes.
- 22 Jul2026Coal and Energy Transition DayOnline, hosted by Coal IndabaCoaltech presented Coal at the Frontier, alongside speakers from Eskom, Thungela, Exxaro, the Energy Council and the Minerals Council.
- 26 Jun2026Masterclass: Mining Transitions, from Closure to RegenerationOnline, with Dr Henk CoetzeeOn what happens to mined land after closure and how regeneration can be planned rather than inherited. Recording available on the media page.
- 28 May2026Coaltech Colloquium 2026ANEW Hotel BenoniMorning keynote by Mr Mike Teke and an address by Mr Veli Sibiya, followed by ten research presentations across the four focus areas. High efficiency low emission combustion was the theme of the day. Headline sponsors Agreenco and FlowCentric.
- 3 May2026Masterclass: Coal GasificationOnline, with Dr Shehzaad KauchaliOn gasification routes and what they could mean for South African carbon emissions. Recording available on the media page.
