Hard Coal Mining, Germany
Key Data:
Producer of
Coal
Location
Saar, Ruhr and Ibbenbüren basins, Western Germany
Ownership
Deutsche Steinkohle AG (100%)
Geology type
Carboniferous coal measures
Mineral type
Hard coking coal, steam coal and anthracite
Reserve base
23,000Mt to a depth of 1,200m (Ruhr coalfield)
Annual production
20.7Mt (2006)
Mining method
Highly mechanised underground longwall mining
Coal processing
Washing to produce saleable coal for power station fuel and coke production
Employment
35,400 (2006)
Key Equipment:
Key equipment (underground)
Eickhoff shearers
DBT face supports, armoured face conveyors and other coal and materials transport systems
Saartech face supports and transport systems
Hauhinco hydraulic pumps and equipment
Deilmann-Haniel drill rigs, winches and shaft equipment
Wirth-Paurat roadheaders
Paus underground transport vehicles siemag transplan hoisting systems and shaft equipment
Carbotech roof support systems
Phoenix and nilos belt conveyors
Siemens electrical equipment and systems
Funke + Huster control and communications systems
Featured Suppliers:
Allmineral - Separation and Beneficiation Systems for Sand, Gravel, Ore, Coal, Lignite and Slag
Clariant Mining Services - Chemicals for Mineral Treatment
Minova International - Rock Bolts, Resin and Cement Capsules, Cementitious Foams and Grouts, and Resin and Cement Injection Systems
REMA TIP TOP - Conveyor Belt Maintenance, Wear and Corrosion Protection
SIEMAG TECBERG - Hoisting and Hydrohoisting Technology, Shaft and Slope Hoisting
Voith Turbo - Start-Up Components
