Russia: Amur region coal output up in January-April 2018
Since the start of the year Amur region has mined over 1.2 million tons of power-generating coal, up by 5% YoY. The coal is mined at 2 deposits – the Raychikhinskoye and Yerkovetskoye. The coal industry employs over 1600 locals. With the increase of the Yerkovetsky open-pit capacity their number could grow. The oldest pit…