Coal, minerals & iron ore

Peterson’s international network of companies, operations and laboratories enable us to offer a full range of services around the globe and  our in-depth knowledge of and experience in all aspects of inspections and the logistics chain makes us second to none in the coal, minerals and iron ore sector. 

We offer a comprehensive suite of analytical services to meet the needs of coal and minerals producers, transporters and consumers around the world, including from coal analysis, mineral analysis and iron ore analysis.

Coal, minerals and iron ore have many important uses worldwide, with the most significant in electricity generation, steel production, cement manufacturing and as a liquid fuel. Thermal coal is used in power stations to generate electricity, where coking coal and iron ore are vital ingredients in the steel making process. Coal combustion products (CCPs), such as Fly Ash, also play an important role in the cement manufacturing and in the construction industry generally.

Peterson is one of the few independent inspection companies dedicated to solid fuels where our main focus is to deliver technical, industrial and operational expertise, whether you need sampling, inspection or laboratory services.