Russia: Amur region coal output up in 2017
In 2017 Amur Ugol mined 3.4 million tons of coal, having exceeded their manufacturing plan by 3%. The Severo-Vostochny pit, one of the oldest in the Far East, increased output by 10% YoY, to 1.4 million tons. It was put in operation in 1932. Over 2 million tons were mined at the relatively young Yerkovetsky…