Russia: Kuzbass coal output up in 2018

In 2018 Kuzbass region extracted 255.3 million tons of coal, up by 5.7% YoY. In particular, pits yielded 165.8 million tons and mines – 89.5 million tons. The output of coking coal was 73.2 million tons, and power-generating coal – 182.1 million tons. Factories processed 182.1 million tons, up by 6.1%. (Ukrainian metal)

Kyrgyzstan: government commission set up to check water pollution at Kum-Bel deposit

An interdepartmental working commission has been established to study the situation at Kum-Bel coal deposit, the Information Support Department of the Cabinet of Ministers reported. “Problems that have arisen at Kum-Bel coal deposit are being studied now. Samples were taken for water analysis. According to the materials of the interdepartmental working group, they will make…