Specifications - 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 Chemicals - Chemicals for Mineral Treatment | |
| Flygt - Reliable Fluid Handling Solutions for the Mining Industry | |
| Minova International - Resin and Cement Capsules, Cementitious Foams and Grouts, Resin and Cement Injection Systems | |
| REMA TIP TOP - Conveyor Belt Maintenance, Wear and Corrosion Protection | |
| SIEMAG - Hoisting and Hydrohoisting Technology, Shaft and Slope Hoisting | |
| Voith Turbo - Start-Up Components | |
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