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You are now at >> Mining
Australian Coal Association: http://www.australiancoal.com.au/
World Coal Institute: http://www.worldcoal.org/
Coal is mined by two main methods:
The choice of method is largely determined by the geology of the coal deposit, in particular the depth of the seam below the surface.
Surface mining accounts for around 80% of production in Australia.
Below is a map of Queensland mines.
