《國際煤炭地質學雜志》涉及煤炭、石油/天然氣源巖和頁巖氣資源地質學和巖石學的基礎和應用方面。該雜志旨在促進這些資源的勘探、開發和利用，并促進環境意識和促進有效資源管理的工程。

The International Journal of Coal Geology deals with fundamental and applied aspects of the geology and petrology of coal, oil/gas source rocks and shale gas resources. The journal aims to advance the exploration, exploitation and utilization of these resources, and to stimulate environmental awareness as well as advancement of engineering for effective resource management.