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

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What country in the world produces the most coal?

In Europe, Poland produces the most coal.


What two countries have nearly 50 percent of global coal reserves?

United states & Russia :()


How has coal changed the world?

Coal makes fuel. and fuel runs cars


What are India's major resources?

India is a country rich in natural resources and stands as one of the major exporters of iron ore in the world. It also possesses bauxite, copper and mineral gemstones. Other resources include an abundance of rain forest and swamp land, which have created booming pharmaceutical and supplement trades. Fish are another major export. India also contains large reserves of coal and oil.


World biggest coal mine?

The world's largest coal mine currently (based on production) is the Black Thunder Mine in Northeast Wyoming. Black Thunder Mine is owned by Thunder Basin Coal Company, which is a subsidiary of Arch Coal Western Resources. 2009 Production was 73.6 million short tons at the Black Thunder Facility, down from 86 million in 2008. In late 2009, Thunder Basin Coal Company purchased the adjoining Jacobs Ranch Mine from Rio Tinto Energy America, and combined the two facilities. Jacobs Ranch Mine produced 38.7 million short tons in 2009, and the projected tonnage for 2010 for the new combined Black Thunder Mine is 120 million short tons. The second largest coal mine in the world is the neighboring North Antelope Rochelle Mine, owned by Powder River Coal Company, which in 2009 produced 98.6 million short tons. Projected production for 2010 for NARM is 100 million short tons. Northeastern Wyoming produces more coal than any other region in the world.

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What country has the largest known coal reserves in the world?

The country with the largest known coal reserves in the world is the United States.


Which is the largest coal producing country in world?

China is the largest producer of coal in the world while the United States has the largest coal reserves.


What country has the largest coal deposits?

The country with the largest coal deposits is the United States, followed by Russia and China. These three countries collectively hold the majority of the world's coal reserves.


Where on the earth are the largest reserves of coal found?

The largest reserves of coal are found in the United States, Russia, Australia, China, and India. These countries account for the majority of the world's coal reserves.


What country has south America's largest coal reserves?

Brazil


How much coal does India have?

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What continent has the largest coal reserves?

Asia has the largest coal reserves in the world, with countries like China, India, and Australia ranking among the top coal producers in the region.


What country in Africa has the largest coal deposits?

The Country that has the known (proven) coal deposits in Africa is South Africa which is said to have reserves of 50 billion tonnes of coal.


What state has the most coal reserves?

Wyoming has the most coal reserves in the United States. The Powder River Basin in Wyoming is the largest coal mining region in the country and holds a significant portion of the nation's coal reserves.


Which country has highest minerals?

Australia is known to have the largest reserves of mineral resources in the world, including coal, iron ore, nickel, gold, and bauxite.


India has the fourth-largest reserves of?

coal


What is coal's global distribution?

Coal reserves are distributed unevenly around the world, with the largest coal reserves located in Russia, the United States, China, India, and Australia. These countries account for the majority of global coal production. Coal consumption is also regionally concentrated, with China and India being the largest consumers of coal.