Here are the five largest coal mines by production in Brazil, according to GlobalData’s mining database.
1. Arroio dos Ratos Mine
The Arroio dos Ratos Mine is a surface mine located in Rio Grande do Sul. It is owned by Copelmi Mineracao and produced an estimated 4.2 Million Tonnes of coal in 2021.
2. Recreio Mine
Located in Rio Grande do Sul, the Recreio Mine is owned by Copelmi Mineracao. The surface mine produced an estimated 2.2 Million Tonnes of coal in 2021.
3. Verdinho Mine
The Verdinho Mine is located in Santa Catarina. It is owned by Carbonifera Criciuma and produced an estimated 2 Million Tonnes of coal in 2021. The mine will operate until 2025.
4. Candiota Mine
The Candiota Mine, owned by Companhia Riograndense de Mineracao, is a surface mine located in Rio Grande do Sul. The mine produced an estimated 1.2 Million Tonnes of coal in 2021.
5. Seival Mine
Owned by Copelmi Mineracao, the Seival Mine is a surface mine located in Rio Grande do Sul. It produced an estimated 1.2 Million Tonnes of coal in 2021.
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This information is drawn from GlobalData’s mines and projects database, which tracks all operating and developing mines and projects globally. Verdict’s parent company GlobalData provides business information to 4,000 of the world’s largest companies.