Saebyol Coal Mining Complex

From Global Energy Monitor

The Saebyol Coal Mining Complex (함경북도지역 탄광) is cluster of mines in North Hamgyong, North Korea.[1]

Location

The map below shows the approximate location of the Saebyol mining complex in North Hamgyong, North Korea.

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Background

Abundant lignite deposits are found in the northern and southern regions of North Hamgyong Province.[2]

The joint capacity of the complex is 3.7 million tonnes per annum, according to USGS 2017-2018 Minerals Yearbook.[1]

Mine Details

  • Owner: Saebyol Coal Mining Enterprise, Northern Coal Mine Enterprise[1]
  • Parent Company: Government of North Korea
  • Location: North Hamgyong, North Korea[3]
  • GPS coordinates: 42.860757, 130.200100 (approximate)[3]
  • Status: Operating
  • Production Capacity: 3.7 Mtpa[1]
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  • Coal Type: Lignite[2][1]
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Articles and resources

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "USGS 2017–2018 Minerals Yearbook" (PDF). pubs.usgs.gov. 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. 2.0 2.1 "National Mining Status (translated)". https://nkinfo.unikorea.go.kr. Retrieved March 2023. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |access-date= (help); External link in |website= (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. 3.0 3.1 Peter Makowsky, Jenny Town, and Samantha Pitz, A Snapshot of North Korea’s Supply Chain Coal Activity, 38 North, March 8, 2019

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