There are more than 3025 coal mines in operation globally, of which 24 are in Brazil, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest coal mines by production in Brazil in 2023, according to GlobalData’s mining database, which tracks more than 33,000 mines and projects from early exploration to closure across more than 150 countries and over 100 commodities. Buy the latest mine-site profiles here.

1. Arroio dos Ratos Mine

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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 4.24 mtpa of coal in 2023. Buy the profile here.

2. Recreio Mine

Located in Rio Grande do Sul, the Recreio Mine is owned by Copelmi Mineracao. The surface mine produced an estimated 2.22 mtpa of coal in 2023. Buy the profile here.

3. Seival Mine

The Seival Mine is located in Rio Grande do Sul. It is owned by Copelmi Mineracao and produced an estimated 1.6 mtpa of coal in 2023. Buy the profile here.

4. Verdinho Mine

The Verdinho Mine, owned by Carbonifera Criciuma, is an underground mine located in Santa Catarina. The mine produced an estimated 1.54 mtpa of coal in 2023. The mine will operate until 2025. Buy the profile here.

5. Candiota Mine

Owned by Companhia Riograndense de Mineracao, the Candiota Mine is a surface mine located in Rio Grande do Sul. It produced an estimated 1.21 mtpa of coal in 2023. Buy the profile here.

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