John Finlay Group Of Companies
Coal Washery Design, Engineering, and Dry Sorting Solutions | Coal Beneficiation Solutions
The John Finlay Group, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, is a world leader in coal washery design, engineering, and EPC solutions.
With 130+ coal washery projects completed worldwide, we specialize in coal beneficiation plants for thermal coal, coking coal, and metallurgical coal applications.
Our expertise spans the entire coal mining value chain, from feasibility studies to turnkey coal washery EPC projects for Coal India subsidiaries (BCCL, SECL, MCL, CCL), private coal mining companies, and international clients.
John Finlay designed and built Asia’s largest coking coal washery (30 MTPA).)
Engineering Excellence, Global Innovation
50+ Years of Coal Washery Excellence
John Finlay has over five decades of experience delivering EPC projects for coal washery and coal handling plants across India, Australia, and China.
We have completed 130+ coal washery installations and currently operate 46 coal beneficiation plants with a combined output of 4 billion tonnes annually.
Our coal washery design and engineering expertise covers:
- Coking coal washeries for steel plants
- Thermal coal beneficiation for power generation
- Dry coal sorting and waterless beneficiation systems
- Coal washery automation with AI & machine learning
We proudly serve Coal India Limited (CIL) subsidiaries, including BCCL, SECL, MCL, and CCL, as well as private coal mining companies across India.
179.2 MTPA
Coal Washery Operations & Maintenance Capacity
Bringing Innovation of Artificial Intelligence & Machine learning into Coal Washery
Quality Services
Coal Washery Design & Engineering
Our coal washery design and engineering services cover the complete project lifecycle from initial feasibility studies to detailed engineering for coal beneficiation plants. With expertise in both wet coal washing and dry coal beneficiation technologies, we deliver optimized solutions for Indian coals with difficult washability characteristics. We design coal washeries for Coal India subsidiaries (BCCL, SECL, and MCL), private coal mining operators, and international clients.
Coal Washery Operations & Maintenance
John Finlay operates and maintains 46 coal washeries across India and globally, with a combined capacity of 179.2 MTPA. Our O&M services ensure optimal coal beneficiation efficiency, reduced downtime, and consistent coal quality for coal mining clients, including BCCL and other Coal India subsidiaries.
Process Equipment Manufacturing
We manufacture critical coal washery equipment including: Heavy media cyclones Dense medium baths Vibrating screens Centrifuges & magnetic separators Dry coal sorting equipment All equipment is designed for Indian coal beneficiation requirements and coal mining conditions.
Coal Washery Consultancy
With 50+ years of experience across 125+ coal wash projects, John Finlay offers expert consulting for:
~Coal beneficiation feasibility studies
~Technology selection for coal mining projects
~Process optimization for existing coal washeries
~Compliance with Coal India and environmental standards
Automation & AI in Coal Washery
John Finlay is bringing Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning into coal washery operations. Our SCADA-based automation systems enable real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and optimized coal beneficiation performance. This positions coal mining companies for Industry 4.0 readiness.
Dry Coal Beneficiation & Sorting
Our dry coal sorting technology offers waterless coal beneficiation, ideal for water-scarce regions and environmentally sensitive coal mining operations. Dry coal beneficiation reduces ash content by up to 95% without water, chemicals, or tailings ponds. This technology is increasingly adopted by Coal India and private miners seeking sustainable coal washery solutions.
Sustainable Coal Beneficiation for a Greener Future
At John Finlay, we are committed to environmentally responsible coal washery operations.
Our coal beneficiation plants feature:
- Zero liquid discharge (ZLD) systems
- Dry coal sorting to eliminate water usage
- Reject utilization for power generation
- Green belt development at coal mining sites
We help Coal India and private coal mining companies meet environmental compliance while maximizing coal washery efficiency
We Follow Best Practices
John Finlay Engineering & Technology Group consistently adheres to best practices at global standards, ensuring excellence and reliability in every aspect of our operations
- Sustainablility
- Project On Time
- Modern Technology
- Latest Designs
Sustainability
Transform Coal Washery Across the Globe
John Finlay is spearheading a global transformation in the coal industry through the implementation of innovative technologies and automation. John Finlay is committed to bringing the best coal washery in India.
Australia
John Finlay Engineering Pty. Ltd , 740 Old Gympie Rd, Burpengary, QLD 4505 , Australia
India
Bramhacorp Business Park, Kalyani Nagar - Wadgaon Sheri Rd, Pune, Maharashtra 411014
China
John Finlay Engineering Group of Companies, 28th Floor Citic Building, No. 19 Jianguomenwai Street, Beijing 100004, P.R. China
Our Latest Projects
Tashan Washery Plant
Tashan Washery Plant, completed in October of 2009, thermal coal, designing capacity: 30Mt/a.
Xiegou Washery Plant
Xiegou Washery Plant completed in July of 2011, coking coal, designing capacity: 30.0Mt/a
Sancha Washery Plant
Commissioned in July of 2023, coking coal, designing capacity of 15.0Mt/a.
Yingpanhao Washery Plant
completed in October of 2017, thermal coal, designing capacity: 10.0Mt/a
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Frequently Asked Questions
John Finlay has vast experience into Coal washery, when it comes to creating the process flow diagram, every project has its unqiue needs, thus we collect sink & float data, size analysis data & gather information about ROM Coal & Expected Product Coal to design process flow diagram.
John Finlay has vast experience into both Coking Coal washeries & Thermal coal washeries. We have done EPC of Asia’s largest 30 MTPA Coking coal washery.
Not all projects & not all coal type can be accurately beneficiated with Dry Coal washery. We do simulations on the float & sink data & size analysis data.