Research and Markets: Russia Coal Mining Industry - Russia has one of the Largest Coal Reserves in the World, Accounting for Almost 19% of the Total Coal Reserves in the World

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2e399e/russia_coal_mining) has announced the addition of the "Russia Coal Mining Industry" report to their offering.

Russia has one of the largest coal reserves in the world, accounting for almost 19% of the total coal reserves in the world. In terms of reserves, Russia comes just after the United States. Russia is Europe's largest consumer of coal and the fifth largest coal consumer in the world. Coal accounts for roughly 25% of Russia's domestic energy supply. The bulk of this production is used domestically, while coal exports account for only 15% of total annual output. Coal production has fallen in recent years primarily due to labor unrest and strikes in the coal industry. The country has estimated proven reserves containing 200,000 Mt of coal, with 45% consisting of anthracite and bituminous coal.

The Kuznetsk Basin (Kuzbass) is the most important coal-producing area in Russia. The underground coal mines of the Kuzbass are controlled by five joint stock companies: Kuzbassugol, Kiselevskugol, Prokopievskugol, Kuznetskugol and Yuzhny Kuzbass. In addition, one independent mine, Raspadskaya, operates in the Kuzbass.

Nearly 90% of Russia's coal reserves (estimated at 140 billion tons) are located in three large basins situated in the eastern parts of the country, viz. the Donets Basin, Kuznetsk Basin and the Kanksk - Achinsk basin. Unfortunately, most demand for coal is located in the western parts of the country, resulting in high transport and energy costs. Export prospects remain low due to high transport costs and loss of coal quality during transport.

Key Topics Covered:

Executive Summary

Chapter 1: Brief Profile of the Global Coal Industry

1. Coal in the Global Energy Mix 2. Global Coal Market

Chapter 2: Analysis of the Global Coal Mining Industry

1. Global Coal Mining Industry 2. Global Coal Mine Production 3. Industry Performance 4. Global Coal Mining Industry Outlook

Chapter 3: Coal Mining in Russia

1. Introduction to Coal Mining in Russia 2. Coal Production in Russia 3. Coal Consumption in Russia 4. Coal Reserves in Russia 5. Coal Trade in Russia 6. Factors Driving the Russian Coal Mining Industry 7. Challenges Facing the Russian Coal Mining Industry 8. Regulatory Framework 9. Major Industry Projects 10. Competition in the Industry

Chapter 4: Analysis of Major Players

1. Open Joint-Stock Company Siberian Coal Energy Company 2. Evraz Group S.A. 3. Kuzbassrazrezugol Coal 4. Mechel OAO 5. OJSC Holding Company SDS

Chapter 5: Conclusion

1. Appendix 2. Glossary

Companies Mentioned:

• OJSC Holding Company SDS
• Mechel OAO
• Kuzbassrazrezugol Coal
• Open Joint-Stock Company Siberian Coal Energy Company
• Evraz Group S.A.

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