Are there any coal mines still in operation?

The remaining approximately 1,300 mines produced 27.5 percent of the nation’s coal while employing 55 percent of the workforce (about 30 miners per mine). Nearly 70 percent of U.S. coal mines, many of which are comparatively small operations, are in Kentucky, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania.

How much coal is left to mine?

There are an estimated 1.1 trillion tonnes of proven coal reserves worldwide. Coal reserves are available in almost every country worldwide, with recoverable reserves in around 70 countries. The biggest reserves are in the USA, Russia, China and India. How Much Longer (How Many Years) Will Coal Reserves Last – When Will We Run Out?

Are mining stocks safe?

“Gold mining stocks can be a safe haven in the current trading climate,” said Sean Brodrick, a natural-resource analyst for Uncommon Wisdom Daily. “While a market sell-off affects almost all ...