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A couple of reasons can be cited. First they have run out of coal. Second that they cost more to operate than they produce, or because they have become unsafe to work. Lastly as we move onto ever greener fuel source coal is being used less and less.

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Mining has not stopped.


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Coal mining will not last for long because coal is becoming scarce.


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Coal is removed from the earth through a process called mining. There are two main methods of coal mining: surface mining and underground mining. In surface mining, large machines remove the topsoil and rock layers to access the coal deposits, while in underground mining, tunnels are dug deep into the earth to reach the coal seams.


Where is coal obtained?

Coal is obtained through mining. It is typically found underground in coal mines and can be extracted through surface mining or underground mining methods. The process of coal mining involves the removal of coal from the earth's crust for various industrial purposes such as electricity generation and steel production.


Why mining stopped?

Mining has not stopped, because otherwise we could not get diamonds or emeralds etc!


What is the population of Yanzhou Coal Mining Company?

The population of Yanzhou Coal Mining Company is 39,785.


When was Yanzhou Coal Mining Company created?

Yanzhou Coal Mining Company was created in 1997.


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Datong Coal Mining Group was created in 1949.