Coal Mining in China: An Overview of Surface Mining Operations
Abstract
The article discusses the surface coal mining industry in China in 2011. The coal boom in China is partly attributed to the increased growth in steel making and the closure of more than 13,000 small and unsafe coal mines from 2005 to 2009. Majority of the surface minable coal reserves in the country are found in eastern Inner Mongolia. Among the large-scale surface coal mines in China are Antaibao surface mine and Haerwusu surface mine.
Recommended Citation
J. C. Tien, "Coal Mining in China: An Overview of Surface Mining Operations," Mining Engineering, Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc. (SME), Jan 2011.
Department(s)
Mining Engineering
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0026-5187
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2011 Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc. (SME), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2011
