Underground coal mining in the People's Republic of China
Journal Article
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· Prepr., Soc. Min. Eng. AIME; (United States)
OSTI ID:6910504
The People's Republic of China has 582 Gt (641 billion tons) of proven coal reserves. At present, 576.5 Mt (635.5 million tons) of coal are mined a year which makes China the third largest producer of coal in the world. Underground mining accounts for 95% of the total production. This paper will discuss the coal districts, coal types, jurisdiction of coal mining, and methods of underground mining. The article also will outline China's objectives in future planning and development of its coal reserves.
- Research Organization:
- University of Missouri - Rolla, Rolla, Missouri
- OSTI ID:
- 6910504
- Journal Information:
- Prepr., Soc. Min. Eng. AIME; (United States), Journal Name: Prepr., Soc. Min. Eng. AIME; (United States) Vol. 82-313; ISSN PMAID
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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