Coal mining removes coal from the ground. Coal is valued for its energy content, and since the 1880s through today is widely used electricity generation. Steel and cement industries use coal as a fuel for extraction of iron from iron ore and for cement production.
Methods of coal extraction include surface mining, area mining, contour mining, mountaintop removal mining, room and pillar mining, and underground mining.
Coal is mined commercially in over 50 countries. Over 7,036 Mt/yr of hard coal is currently produced, a substantial increase over the past 25 years. In 2006, the world production of brown coal and lignite was slightly over 1,000 Mt, with Germany the world’s largest brown coal producer at 194.4 Mt, and China second at 100.6 Mt.
Coal production has grown fastest in Asia, while Europe has declined. The top coal mining nations are: China, USA, India, Australia, South Africa, Russia, Indonesia, Poland, Kazakhstan and Colombia.
Most coal production is used in the country of origin, with around 16% of hard coal production being exported.
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Coal Mining
4/30/2012 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... companies include Alpha Natural Resources, Arch Coal, CONSOL Energy, and Peabody Energy. The US industry is concentrated: the top four companies account for about half of sales. About 1 billion short tons of coal are ...
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The Australian Coal Mining Industry to 2016: Market Profile
4/28/2012 | published by: BRICdata
... for a period of ten years (2007–2016) Detailed imports and exports figures for key minerals for a period of five years (2006–2010) Description and analysis of the competitive landscape Summary Coal is important to the ...
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Asia Pacific Coal Mining Regulatory and Fiscal Regime Report 2012 - Regulatory Framework, Rights and Obligations and Key Fiscal Terms
4/25/2012 | published by: GlobalData
... - Regulatory Framework, Rights and Obligations and Key Fiscal Terms' provides an understanding of the regulatory framework and fiscal regime of the Asia-Pacific coal mining industry, comprising Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, New Zealand, Thailand ...
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Mongolia - Asia-Pacific’s Rising Star in Coal Mining
4/25/2012 | published by: GlobalData
... Resources and Energy (MMRE), its coal reserves amount to 150 billion metric tons, along with significant mineral reserves of gold, copper, uranium and iron ore. These huge reserves, and ongoing mineral expansion and development projects, ...
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Europe Coal Mining Regulatory and Fiscal Regime Report 2012 - Regulatory Framework, Rights and Obligations and Key Fiscal Terms
4/25/2012 | published by: GlobalData
... Framework, Rights and Obligations and Key Fiscal Terms’ provides an understanding of the regulatory framework and fiscal regime of the European coal mining industry, comprising Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Russia, Spain, ...
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South and Central America Coal Mining Regulatory and Fiscal Regime Report 2012 - Regulatory Framework, Rights and Obligations and Key Fiscal Terms
4/25/2012 | published by: GlobalData
... Fiscal Regime Report 2012 - Regulatory Framework, Rights and Obligations and Key Fiscal Terms’ provides an understanding of the regulatory framework and fiscal regime of the South and Central America coal mining industry, comprising Brazil, ...
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Coal Mining Market in North America to 2020 - Carbon Emissions and Skilled Labor Shortages Likely to Limit Production
4/2/2012 | published by: GBI Research
... and Skilled Labor Shortages Likely to Limit Production” provides key information and analysis of the North American coal mining industry, comprising of the United States and Canada. The report covers the industry’s drivers and restraints, ...
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Coal Mining Market in South and Central America to 2020 - Environmental Regulations in the US and Europe Expected to Impact Exports
4/2/2012 | published by: GBI Research
... to 2020 - Environmental Regulations in the US and Europe Expected to Impact Exports” provides key information and analysis of the South and Central American coal mining industry, comprising of the Colombia, Mexico, Brazil and ...
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Top 350 Coal Mining (Global)
4/1/2012 | published by: Plimsoll Publishing Ltd.
... to industry averages.Using the most up-to-date financial information available, the two-page per company analysis provides detailed financial analysis for each organisation. The following are some of the key findings of this new report: 88 of ...
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Asia Pacific Coal Mining Fiscal Regime – Fiscal terms, Monetary Payments, Exploration and Production Rights, Royalties and Tax Regime in Coal Mining Industry
3/27/2012 | published by: GlobalData
... the majority of which qualifies for commercial production. According to the BP Statistical Review of World Energy for 2011, APAC had 292.5 billion metric tons of commercially exploitable coal, accounting for more than a third ...
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The Brazilian Coal Mining Industry to 2015: Market Profile
3/24/2012 | published by: BRICdata
... Emerging trends and opportunities in the coal mining industry Summary Coal production in Brazil is estimated at XX million tons in 2011, an increase of XX% compared with 2010. Brazil is the largest consumer of ...
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The Russian Coal Mining Industry to 2015: Market Profile
3/24/2012 | published by: BRICdata
... Emerging trends and opportunities in the coal mining industry Summary Russia is the largest producer of coal in Europe, and one of the leading producers of coal globally. The country produced XXX million tons of ...
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The Chinese Coal Mining Industry to 2015: Market Profile
3/18/2012 | published by: BRICdata
... trends, drivers and regulatory frameworks Detailed market sizes for a period of 10 years (2006–2015), including production and consumption analysis Detailed import and export figures for coal for a period of 10 years (2006–2015) Description ...
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Top Three Companies In Coal Mining Industry In China
3/18/2012 | published by: Beijing Zeefer Consulting Ltd.
... as basic contact information for each of the top 3 companies. Top 3 companies included in this report are: Yankuang Group Co., Ltd. Kailuan (Group) Co., Ltd. Datong Coal Group Co., Ltd. Profit and Loss ...
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The Indian Coal Mining Industry to 2015: Market Profile
3/17/2012 | published by: BRICdata
... trends, drivers and regulatory frameworks Detailed market sizes for a period of 10 years (2006–2015), including production and consumption analysis Detailed import and export figures for coal for a period of 10 years (2006–2015) Description ...
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India Mining Report Q2 2012
3/13/2012 | published by: Business Monitor International
... The country ranks among the world's top five nations for its core competency commodity reserves of coal and iron ore. Iron ore reserves are estimated in the region of 23bnt (bn tonnes) and account for ...
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Coal – Australia – a snapshot (2011)
3/1/2012 | published by: Mintel - Snapshots
... Market sizes are based on total consumption within country. Market size for Coal in Australia is given in tonnes with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included ...
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Mining of Coal and Lignite; Extraction of Peat in Indonesia: ISIC 10
3/1/2012 | published by: Euromonitor International
... market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors ...
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Mining of Coal and Lignite; Extraction of Peat in Turkey: ISIC 10
3/1/2012 | published by: Euromonitor International
... market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors ...
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Global Coal Mining
2/29/2012 | published by: IBISWorld
... underground mining (using bord-and-pillar or longwall methods), strip mining, culm bank (coal refuse pile) mining and other surface mining. Firms in the industry may also develop coal mine sites and prepare the coal for sale ...
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Chinese Coal Mines - Consolidation Leading to Closures and Reduction in Mine Accidents
2/29/2012 | published by: GlobalData
... standards, was initiated during early 2006. This resulted in the nationwide closure of approximately 9,000 small coal mines, 18,145 of which were operating at that time. The closure of coal mines started in the province ...
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Kazkhastan Mining Report Q2 2012
2/28/2012 | published by: Business Monitor International
... the coal, iron ore, and copper sectors, which together account for the majority of the value of Kazakhstan's mining industry, though we also note extremely strong growth in gold production. Regulatory Environment The constitution of ...
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Hard Coal Mining in the UK - Industry Market Research Report
2/17/2012 | published by: IBISWorld
... and compressing, necessary to prepare the coal for sale. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, ...
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Turkey Mining Industry Outlook - Market Opportunities and Entry Strategies, Analyses and Forecasts to 2016
2/15/2012 | published by: BRICdata
... drivers and challenges Detailed market sizes for a period of ten years (2007-2016), including category level and end-user level analysis Detailed insights into the regulatory framework, market entry strategy and competitive landscape relevant to the ...
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Coal – Russia – a snapshot (2011)
2/15/2012 | published by: Mintel - Snapshots
... are based on total consumption within country. Market size for Coal in Russia is given in tonnes with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this ...
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