H. Yoo
Research expert covering South Korea
U.S. coal mining - statistics & facts
The United States has a long history of coal extraction, as well as the largest proven coal reserves in the world. These reserves literally fueled the Industrial Revolution in the northern U.S. and employed a good deal of the Appalachian population since that time. However, environmental concerns and shifting demand have changed the industry’s composition in recent years, and coal production in North America has generally been falling in recent years.
