2.38 billion tons
china & the usa
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China is the largest producer of coal in the world while the United States has the largest coal reserves.
China is the biggest coal producing country. But the USA also has the most Deposits and reserves!
Coal is found in various regions of China, with the major coal-producing provinces being Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, Shaanxi, and Hebei. These provinces account for the majority of China's coal production due to their abundant coal reserves and well-established mining infrastructure.
Top coal producers in 2006 were: China USA India Australia South Africa
The top five coal producing companies in 2012 were: China United States India Indonesia Australia
Under the ground but it is mined both underground and in open pits. China is the biggest coal producing county in the world but the USA has the largest coal deposits and reserves. Other major coal producing countries include Russia, India, Australia and South Africa.
Coal is typically found in coal mines, which are located underground or in open-pit mines. Coal deposits are often concentrated in specific regions known for their coal reserves. Major coal-producing countries include China, the United States, India, Australia, and Indonesia.
Please see related link, showing the coal producing countries and maps. The maps show where coal is found in the US. If you need to know where coal is found in other countries, you will probably find this using a Google search under the country name and the word coal. US, Russia and China are large coal producers.
Coal mines are located around the world, with major coal-producing countries including China, the United States, India, Australia, and Indonesia. Specific locations of coal mines can vary widely within each country.
The top 5 coal producing countries in the world are: 1. China 2. United States 3. Australia 4. India 5. South Africa The top 5 producing states in the U.S. are: 1. Wyoming 2. West Virginia 3. Kentucky 4. Pennsylvania 5. Illinois