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coal mining — Coal was very important in the economic development of Britain. It was used as fuel in the factories built during the Industrial Revolution and continued to be important until the 1980s. The main coalfields are in north east England, the north… … Universalium
Coal mining in Australia — Coal is mined in every state of Australia as well as the Northern Territory. It is used to generate electricity and is exported. 75% of the coal mined in Australia is exported, mostly to eastern Asia. In 2000/01, 258.5 million tonnes of coal was… … Wikipedia
Coal — Sedimentary Rock Anthracite coal Composition Primary carbon Secondary hydrogen, sulfur … Wikipedia
mining — /muy ning/, n. 1. the act, process, or industry of extracting ores, coal, etc., from mines. 2. the laying of explosive mines. [1250 1300; ME: undermining (walls in an attack); see MINE2, ING1] * * * I Excavation of materials from the Earth s… … Universalium
Mining in Nigeria — The mining of minerals in Nigeria accounts for only 0.3% of its GDP, due to the influence of its vast oil resources. The domestic mining industry is underdeveloped, leading to Nigeria having to import minerals that it could produce domestically,… … Wikipedia
Mining industry of Nigeria — The mining of minerals in Nigeria accounts for only 0.3% of its GDP, due to the influence of its vast oil resources. The domestic mining industry is underdeveloped, leading to Nigeria having to import minerals that it could produce domestically,… … Wikipedia
Mining industry of Russia — The mineral industry of Russia is one of the world s leading mineral industries and accounts for a large percentage of the Commonwealth of Independent States production of a range of mineral products, including metals, industrial minerals, and… … Wikipedia
Environmental effects of coal — There are a number of adverse environmental effects of coal mining and burning.These effects include: * release of carbon dioxide and methane, both of which are greenhouse gases causing climate change and global warming according to the IPCC.… … Wikipedia
National Coal Board — The National Coal Board (NCB) was the statutory corporation created to run the nationalised coal mining industry in the United Kingdom. Set up under the Coal Industry Nationalisation Act 1946, it took over the mines on vesting day ,… … Wikipedia
Bituminous Coal Strike of 1977–1978 — The Bituminous Coal Strike of 1977–1978 was a 110 day national coal strike in the United States led by the United Mine Workers of America, AFL CIO. It began December 6, 1977, and ended on March 19, 1978. It is generally considered a successful… … Wikipedia
