The State shall encourage coal mining enterprises to carry out second mining or extract residual coal at the margins of mining areas and very thin coal seams.

Article 29 In the exploitation of coal resources, coal mining regulations must be complied with, the rational mining sequence followed and the rate of extraction set for exploiting coal resources achieved.

That kind of technology is called mountaintop removal.

The rate of extraction for coal resources shall be determined by the department in charge of the coal industry under the State Council in light of the different resources and mining conditions.

Where the validity period of a coal production license expires or the coal resources within the limits of an approved mining area are exhausted, the license issuing authority shall revoke the license and make it known to the public.

Article 69 If an enterprise, in violation of the provisions of Article 29 of this Law, fails to achieve the rate of extraction set by the department in charge of the coal industry under the State Council for exploiting coal resources, the said department shall order it to make rectification within a time limit and if it still cannot reach the rate upon expiration of the time limit, its coal production license shall be revoked.

In coal production areas, coal marketing and transport service agencies may be set up to provide marketing and transport services for medium sized and small coal mines.

The retirement age of both male and female coal mining workers is 50 if they have paid social insurance for 20 years and had at least 15 years working in this job.

No safety pillars shall be mined without authorization and no dangerous methods, such as water bursting, blasting and breaking through roadways, which may threaten the production safety of adjacent coal mines shall be adopted.

Article 62 Any units or individuals that wish to conduct operations within coal mining areas that may threaten safety of the coal mines must first obtain consent of the coal mining enterprises, report to the department in charge of the coal industry for approval and take safety measures.

Electricity, generator fuel and gas

Some Parties are proposing the introduction of efficient fuel for boilers in industry, efficient coal fired boilers, efficient electrical motors, and efficient lighting in industrial buildings.

Article 5 The State shall protect the coal resources according to law and forbid any indiscriminate mining which is destructive to the coal resources.

Many Parties have measures in place that encourage the switching from solid cooking fuels, such as biomass and coal, to cleaner alternative fuels, such as kerosene, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), natural gas and biogas.

The State shall encourage coal mining enterprises to develop coal washing and processing as well as comprehensive exploitation and utilization of coalbed methane, gangue, coal slime, stone coal and peat.

Almost. Coal.

Customers and coal trading enterprises in coal marketing areas shall have the right to buy coal directly from coal mining enterprises.

Secondary sector Mining and quarrying, manufacturing, electricity, gas and water, and construction.

Includes monthly cost for diesel, oil and gas. Firewood

Article 28 The State shall ensure protective mining for the special or rare types of coal which are of important value to the national economy.

Not the kind that blossoms on free gas stoves and television sets.

The State shall take special protective measures for miners working in underground coal mines.

And of course, coalmines are very dangerous places because in some of these coalmines, you get gas. When that gas blows up, people die. So you're producing a biogas out of coal in some mines, but not in others.

(1) having a feasibility study report on or mining plan for coal mine construction project

Article 25 The government departments in charge of the administration of the issue of coal production licenses shall be responsible for supervision over and administration of coal production licenses.

These have led to the establishment of SMEs not only in commerce and services, but also in industry and mining (with small rural and town collieries accounting for one third of total coal output).

CHAPTER III PRODUCTION OF COAL AND SAFETY OF COAL MINES

But I brought along here a lump of coal right here, one lump of coal.

Article 35 The State shall encourage and support coal mining enterprises and other enterprises to produce both coal and electricity, coking coal, coal chemicals and building materials made of coal and engage in deep and fine processing of coal.

Article 8 The people's governments at all levels and the relevant departments thereof and the coal mining enterprises must take measures to strengthen occupational protection so as to guarantee the safety and health of coal mine workers and staff members.

Coal mine construction projects shall conform with the plans for coal production and development and the policies for the coal industry.

Coal mining enterprises and coal trading enterprises may not adulterate coal and sell inferior coal as quality coal.

Dethroning King Coal

Mining beyond the approved limits of mining areas or seams shall be forbidden.

Article 75 If any units or individuals, in violation of the provisions of Article 62 of this Law and without obtaining approval or taking any safety measures, conduct operations within coal mining areas that threaten safety of the coal mines, the department in charge of the coal industry shall order them to stop such operation and may also impose on them a fine of not more than 50,000 yuan if they cause losses, they shall bear liability in accordance with law.

CHAPTER II PLANS FOR COAL PRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF COAL MINES

Gas

The gas.

Coal chute?

Article 26 No duplicate coal production license shall be issued for mining in the same area.

Manganese, coal, gold, oil, atomic minerals and other assets at risk of foreign exploitation.

If you start at the bottom of a coal mine and worked your way to the top you'd still only be on the ground.

Article 63 The departments in charge of the coal industry and other relevant departments shall, in accordance with law, exercise supervision over and inspection of the implementation of the laws and regulations governing the coal industry by coal mining enterprises and coal trading enterprises.

Now, two dozen men can tear down a mountain in several months, and only for about a few years' worth of coal.

Chinese Coal Cuts