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Russia ranks fifth in world coal reserves

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Russia ranks fifth in world coal reserves
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Key Points

  • Russia ranks fifth in world coal reserves after China, the United States, India, and Australia.
  • At the beginning of 2024, total coal reserves were reported as 273.2 billion tons.
  • Over the past year, an increase of 825.6 million tons was recorded in reserves.
  • The statement emphasized that Russia has a large mineral resource base.

By the Numbers

273,2 billion tons825,6 million tons

Russia, in an announcement made on August 29 by the Ministry of Natural Resources (MINPRIRODY), stated that it ranks fifth in world coal reserves. This ranking comes after China, the United States, India, and Australia. It was emphasized that Russia has large coal resources.

According to data at the beginning of this year, Russia's total coal reserves were calculated at 273.2 billion tons. An increase of 825.6 million tons was recorded in reserves over the past year. This increase shows that the country's mineral resource base is strong.

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What is Russia's rank in world coal reserves?
Fifth after China, the United States, India, and Australia.
What is the total coal reserve amount at the beginning of this year?
273.2 billion tons.
How much did coal reserves increase over the past year?
825.6 million tons.

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