Coal mining–the future
Organisation: The South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
Publish Date: 2000
Country: Global
Sector: Mining
Method: Forecasting
Theme: Finance
Type: Conference paper
Language: English
Tags: Coal industry, Coal production, Energy generation, Challenges, Production costs, Environmental concerns
World energy demand and the abundant worldwide reserves base will ensure that a vibrant coal mining industry can be maintained for many generations to come, however, decreasing international prices in real terms, environmental issues and higher working costs will put ever-increasing pressure on mining and metallurgical engineers to come up with innovative solutions to ensure its acceptability and competitiveness in international markets.
Located in: Resources