According to GlobalData, there are more than 3032 coal mines in operation globally. GlobalData tracks and profiles over 33,000 mines and projects from early exploration to closure, across more than 150 countries and more than 100 commodities. Buy the latest mine-site profiles here.
The following are the ten largest coal mines by production across the world in 2022, according to GlobalData’s mining database.
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1. North Antelope Rochelle Mine
The North Antelope Rochelle Mine is a surface mine situated in Wyoming, United States. Owned by Peabody Energy, the greenfield mine produced an estimated 60.78 million tonnes of coal in 2022. The mine will operate until 2047. Buy the profile here.
2. Black Thunder Mine
Located in Wyoming, United States, the Black Thunder Mine is owned by Arch Resources. The surface mine produced an estimated 58.22 million tonnes of coal in 2022. Buy the profile here.
3. Gevra OC Mine
The Gevra OC Mine is a surface mine located in Chhattisgarh, India. Owned by Coal India, the brownfield mine produced an estimated 52 million tonnes of coal in 2022. The mine will operate until 2036. Buy the profile here.
4. Sangatta Mine
Owned by Bumi Resources, the Sangatta Mine is a surface mine situated in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. The greenfield mine produced an estimated 51.11 million tonnes of coal in 2022. Buy the profile here.
5. Kusmunda OC Mine
The Kusmunda OC Mine is a surface mine situated in Chhattisgarh, India. Owned by Coal India, the greenfield mine produced an estimated 45 million tonnes of coal in 2022. The mine is expected to operate until 2039. Buy the profile here.
6. Bogatyr Komir Mine
The Bogatyr Komir Mine is a surface mine situated in Pavlodar, Kazakhstan. Owned by Samruk-Energy, the greenfield mine produced an estimated 42.32 million tonnes of coal in 2022. Buy the profile here.
7. Northern Shaanxi Mine
Located in Shaanxi, China, the Northern Shaanxi Mine is owned by Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry Group. The surface and underground mine produced an estimated 35.86 million tonnes of coal in 2022. Buy the profile here.
8. Tutupan Mine
The Tutupan Mine is a surface mine located in South Kalimantan, Indonesia. Owned by Adaro Energy, the brownfield mine produced an estimated 35.61 million tonnes of coal in 2022. Buy the profile here.
9. Dipka OC Project
Owned by Coal India, the Dipka OC Project is a surface mine situated in Chhattisgarh, India. The greenfield mine produced an estimated 34.4 million tonnes of coal in 2022. The expected mine closure date is 2047. Buy the profile here.
10. Pasir Mine
The Pasir Mine is a surface mine situated in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Owned by Indika Energy, the brownfield mine produced an estimated 34 million tonnes of coal in 2022. Buy the profile here.
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