Coal mining in Russia - statistics & facts
Russia has one of the largest coal industries worldwide. The country possesses the second-largest proven coal reserves after the United States. Production of this fossil fuel is especially developed in Siberia and the Far East. Russia ranks sixth worldwide by coal production and consumption. The coal produced in the country is primarily supplied to power generation, coking, and export trade. Russia is home to several major coal companies, such as Siberian Coal Energy Company (SUEK), Kuzbassrazrezugol (KRU), and SDS-Ugol.
