answersLogoWhite

0

Not for a long time.

Some areas which have stopped mining coal for various reasons still have millions of tons underground which can be accessed using more modern methods to extract the fuel without sending men underground.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

When will the world supply of gas oil and coal run out?

coal - 67 years gas -50 - 60 years


The future of coal will it run out?

It will run out, but there is still enough supply to last over 100 years I believe which means that it really isn't a problem yet. However, we should already be converting to cleaner methods of power and electricity over coal.


Is the worlds petrol ever likely to run out?

It is likely that the world's petrol supply will run out. There are limited resources and if people keep using them up, without thoughts of conservation they could very well run out.


20 percent of the worlds energy is supplied by what?

coal


What percent of worlds electricity is supplied by coal?

67%


Is there a limited supply of coal?

Yes, coal is a finite resource that is nonrenewable. This means that there is a limited supply of coal in the earth's crust, and it is being depleted as it is extracted and used.


What country has the largest coal reserves in the world?

Russia has the largest coal reserves in the world. It has 1 third of the worlds coal reserves.


What does coal mining do?

Especially provides supply for the electrical plants.


What percent of the US energy supply is coal?

Approximately 23% of the US energy supply comes from coal.


Can you run out of coal in a coal mine?

Yes, coal is a non-renewable resource.


Is Obama going to bankrupt the coal industry?

No he plans on giving $10 Billion to the discovery of new and better fuels. This includes clean coal. Coal that doesnt harm the envirnment as much. This would probably increase the amount of coal used in this country. Actually coal accounts for almost 40% of the US carbon emissions footprint. Even if the expensive and unproven clean coal technology comes through, we only have a 100 year supply of coal in the US. It will not open up jobs and will cause asthma and might cause toxins to run into our underground water supply.


What did trains run on today?

They run on coal :)