Ukraine: 7 mines to be closed
In 2015 the government will close 7 of the country mines, while 5 more will be laid up.
Ukraine: coal mining down in January-February 2015
In January-February Ukrainian coal companies mined 6420 thousand tons of coal, down by 17.8%, or by 1392.7 thousand tons, of the planned numbers.
Ukraine: some Lugansk mines are still operating
Some mines are still operating in the Lugansk region, controlled by Ukraine. These belong to Lisichanskugol and Pervomayskugol. In 2014 these companies produced 1 million tons of coal.
Ukraine: coal output down in 2014
In 2014 Ukraine decreased its coal output by 22%.
Ukrainian coal exports drop in November 2014
In January-November 2014 Ukraine imported $1.61 billion worth of boghead and blind-coal.
Ukrainian coking coal mining down in January-November 2014
In January-November Ukrainian coal companies mined 61498.4 thousand tons of ordinary coal, down by 19.2% YoY.
Ukraine November coal output down by 44% year on year to 4.12 million mt
Ukraine’s coal production in November was down 44% year on year to 4.12 million mt in November, which was 4.2% higher than October, an energy and coal industry ministry official said Wednesday, citing preliminary figures.
Ukrainian coal mining down in October 2014
In October Ukraine (not counting the temporarily occupied territory of Crimea) mined 2.3 million tons of coal, down by 58.8% YoY.