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The following are the ten largest coal mines by production across the world in 2023, according to GlobalData’s mining database.
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1. Black Thunder Mine
The Black Thunder Mine is a surface mine situated in Wyoming, United States. Owned by Arch Resources, the greenfield mine produced an estimated 62.68 mtpa of coal in 2023. Buy the profile here.
2. Gevra OC Mine
Located in Chhattisgarh, India, the Gevra OC Mine is owned by Coal India. The surface mine produced an estimated 60 mtpa of coal in 2023. The mine will operate until 2036. Buy the profile here.
3. North Antelope Rochelle Mine
The North Antelope Rochelle Mine is a surface mine located in Wyoming, United States. Owned by Peabody Energy, the greenfield mine produced an estimated 56.25 mtpa of coal in 2023. The mine will operate until 2047. Buy the profile here.
4. Kusmunda OC Mine
Owned by Coal India, the Kusmunda OC Mine is a surface mine situated in Chhattisgarh, India. The greenfield mine produced an estimated 50 mtpa of coal in 2023. The expected mine closure date is 2036. Buy the profile here.
5. Northern Shaanxi Mine
The Northern Shaanxi Mine is a surface and underground mine situated in Shaanxi, China. Owned by Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry Group, the greenfield mine produced an estimated 41.34 mtpa of coal in 2023. Buy the profile here.
6. Sangatta Mine
The Sangatta Mine is a surface mine situated in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Owned by Bumi Resources, the greenfield mine produced an estimated 40.9 mtpa of coal in 2023. Buy the profile here.
7. Belchatow Mine
Located in Lodz, Poland, the Belchatow Mine is owned by PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna. The surface mine produced an estimated 40.43 mtpa of coal in 2023. The mine will operate until 2040. Buy the profile here.
8. FTB Project
The FTB Project is a surface mine located in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Owned by Bayan Resources, the greenfield mine produced an estimated 37.4 mtpa of coal in 2023. The mine will operate until 2055. Buy the profile here.
9. Tutupan Mine
Owned by Adaro Energy, the Tutupan Mine is a surface mine situated in South Kalimantan, Indonesia. The brownfield mine produced an estimated 36.39 mtpa of coal in 2023. Buy the profile here.
10. Borneo Indobara Mine
The Borneo Indobara Mine is a surface mine situated in South Kalimantan, Indonesia. Owned by Dian Swastatika Sentosa, the greenfield mine produced an estimated 35.03 mtpa of coal in 2023. The mine is expected to operate until 2036. Buy the profile here.
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