Democratic People's Republic of Korea - Production of bituminous coal

9,874 (thousand short tons) in 2022

In 2022, production of bituminous coal for Democratic People's Republic of Korea was 9,874 thousand short tons. Though Democratic People's Republic of Korea production of bituminous coal fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to increase through 2003 - 2022 period ending at 9,874 thousand short tons in 2022.

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A dense coal, usually black, sometimes dark brown, often with well-defined bands of bright and dull material, used primarily as fuel in steam-electric power generation, with substantial quantities also used for heat and power applications in manufacturing and to make coke. Bituminous Coal is the most abundant coal in active U.S. mining regions. Its moisture content usually is less than 20 percent. The heat content of Bituminous Coal ranges from 21 to 30 million Btu per ton on a moist, mineral-matter-free basis. Production data include quantities extracted from surface and underground mines, and normally exclude wastes removed at mines or associated reparation plants.