Here are the five largest coal mines by production in China, according to GlobalData’s mining database.
1. Northern Shaanxi Mine
The Northern Shaanxi Mine is a surface and underground mine located in Shaanxi. It is owned by Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry Group and produced an estimated 35.8 Million Tonnes of coal in 2021.
2. Heidaigou Mine
Located in Inner Mongolia, the Heidaigou Mine is owned by China Shenhua Energy. The surface mine produced an estimated 32.3 Million Tonnes of coal in 2021. The mine will operate until 2030.
3. Daliuta-Huojitu Mine
The Daliuta-Huojitu Mine is located in Shaanxi. It is owned by China Shenhua Energy and produced an estimated 31.1 Million Tonnes of coal in 2021. The mine will operate until 2055.
4. Bulianta Mine
The Bulianta Mine, owned by China Shenhua Energy, is an underground mine located in Inner Mongolia. The mine produced an estimated 28.3 Million Tonnes of coal in 2021. The mine will operate until 2034.
5. Shengli Mines
Owned by China Shenhua Energy, the Shengli Mines is a surface mine located in Inner Mongolia. It produced an estimated 25.4 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.