Research and Markets: Coal Mining in China to 2020 - In 2014 China had the Third Largest Proven Reserves of Coal Globally at 114.5Bnt

DUBLIN--()--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/zlg6mg/coal_mining_in) has announced the addition of the "Coal Mining in China to 2020" report to their offering.

'Coal Mining in China to 2020' report comprehensively covers the country's coal reserves and historic and forecast data on coal production to 2020. The report also includes historic and forecast production by grade and type to 2020, coal prices, historic and forecast coal consumption and consumption split by type to 2020, imports (split by type) to 2020, imports by country, demand drivers, competitive landscape, information on the active, exploration and development projects and regulations governing the industry.

The fiscal regime section provides information about the country's regulatory authority, laws, licenses and other fiscal regime information such as taxes, rates and other charges applicable to the mining of the commodity in the country. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Chinese mining value chain, and for new competitors considering entering the industry.

Summary:

In terms of coal reserves, China had globally the third largest proven reserves of coal at 114.5 billion tonnes (Bnt), or 12.8% of the global total in 2014. Inner Mongolia and Shanxi are the two largest provinces for coal, although Shaanxi, Xinjiang and Guizhou also have reserves.

Key Highlights:

  • Chinese coal production increased rapidly from 1,383.5 million tonnes (Mt) in 2000 to 3,680Mt in 2013, ranking third globally. However production decreased for the first time in 2014 to an estimated 3,590Mt, down by 2.4% over the previous year.
  • China had the third largest proven reserves of coal globally, at 114.5Bnt at the end of 2014. Anthracite and bituminous accounted for 62.2Bnt followed by sub-bituminous and lignite at 52.3Bnt.

Key Topics Covered:

1 Executive Summary

2 Reserves, Production, Consumption and Trade

3 Competitive Landscape

4 Fiscal Regime

5 Appendix

Companies Mentioned

  • China Coal Energy Co. Ltd
  • China Shenhua Energy Co. Ltd

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Contacts

Research and Markets
Laura Wood, Senior Manager
press@researchandmarkets.com
For E.S.T Office Hours Call 1-917-300-0470
For U.S./CAN Toll Free Call 1-800-526-8630
For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900
U.S. Fax: 646-607-1907
Fax (outside U.S.): +353-1-481-1716
Sector: Mining