Coal

Currently, there are more than 113 coal mining regions for easy exploitation has been identified and thousands of extraction sites are active in the north and north-western …

Taliban-ruled Afghanistan has a new focus on …

Mansfield said it has increased from 500 Afghanis (£4.70) per metric tonne under the previous administration to 4,000 Afghanis (£37.50) today. However, an Afghan official insisted the Taliban ...

In Afghanistan, coal mining relies on the labor of children

At a coal mine in Baghlan province, boys earn between $3 and $8 for a day's work. In Afghanistan, coal mining relies on the labor of children | 90.3 KAZU Since the return of the Taliban, Afghanistan's coal exports have …

Afghanistan, US Companies Working on Afghan Coal Deal

Coal has long been mined in Afghanistan, especially in the north and west of the country. Three to four million tons of coal, valued at $300 million to $400 million, are already extracted each ...

One killed due to gas suffocation at coal mine in Afghanistan …

In coal mines in the Baghlan province, four miners suffocated to death last month as well. Four coal mine workers perished on May 23 as a result of two separate gas explosions in the Afghan province of Baghlan's Tale Barfak and Jalgah districts. The two incidents were confirmed by Abdullah Hamid, the head of the Taliban mines in Baghlan.

A Study on Profitability of Afghanistan Coal Mine with …

This study aims to investigate and predict the profitability of the North Coal Enterprise [NCE] in Afghanistan. NCE is the only state-owned-profit company that holds the authority of coal mining in Afghanistan. Although, for some reason, many of the collieries are handed over to the private sectors, even so, four mines are remained within the authority domain of …

Afghanistan has chromite, lithium. The Taliban wants to cash …

Afghanistan has chromite, lithium. The Taliban wants to cash in - Los Angeles Times. The world needs chromite and lithium. Afghanistan has them. What …

Assessing the Coal Resources of Afghanistan

In addition to the areas shown in figure 1, there are isolated occurrences of coal in other geographic areas and stratigraphic intervals in Afghanistan, but most of these appear to be of little or no commercial interest due to poor quality coal and limited extent. Printed on recycled paper. Fact Sheet 2005–3073 June 2005. 60°. 64°.

Afghan miner killed in Northern Turkey to conceal illegal mine

A tragic incident in northern Turkey has brought to light the horrifying consequences of illegal coal mining operations. An Afghan man named Vezir Mohammad Nourtani, aged 50 and a father of four, lost his life under appalling circumstances.

National Coal policy

basis for coal mine operations in Afghanistan is guided by the Mining Law including its amendments and regulatory provisions. As relevant, other laws of Afghanistan are applicable to coal mine operations. Lease rights and renewal of those rights may be awarded by the Ministry of Mines to coal companies in accordance with the Mining Law.

Afghan miner killed in Northern Turkey to conceal illegal mining …

The Afghan man, identified as a father of four, lost his life under appalling circumstances and the incident throws light on the gruesome consequences of illegal coal mining operations. The lifeless body of the Afghan miner, Vezir Mohammad Nourtani, was found on November 11 in a forested area in the Black Sea province of Zonguldak, with …

Afghanistan and coal

Coal Production. In 2019, Afghanistan produced 2.1 million tonnes of coal per year, ranking 42nd in the world. Coal Consumption. Afghanistan consumes 1,871,722 short tons (st) of coal per year as of the year 2016 and ranks 61st in the world, accounting for about 0.2% of the world's total consumption. Imports

In Afghanistan, coal mining relies on the labor of children

In Afghanistan, coal mining relies on the labor of children. A boy works in a coal mine north of Kabul. Afghanistan's state-run coal industry is going strong in an otherwise shattered economy. Many underage workers are the ones who are extracting the coal. NAHRIN, Afghanistan — On weekdays, when most kids around the world are at …

Afghan official: coal mine blast, collapse kills 6 miners

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — An Afghan official says at least six coal miners have been killed when an explosion in a coal mine caused two separate tunnels to collapse in northern Samangan province. Sefatullah Samangani, the deputy provincial governor, said Tuesday that another miner was wounded in the collapse, which occurred on Monday in …

Afghanistan, US Companies Working on Afghan Coal Deal

Mining in Afghanistan faces formidable challenges. The country lacks much of the basic infrastructure needed to extract, process, and deliver minerals to global markets. It is also one of the world's most dangerous and corrupt nations. Starting with a coal mining deal is an attempt to conquer those obstacles. Since coal must be …

The former Afghan soldiers turning to gem mining to survive

Twelve workers killed in Pakistan coal mine explosion end of list. Abid, a stalky man in his mid-thirties with a neatly-trimmed beard and striking green eyes, walks gingerly, small stones ...

Taliban Again Raise Coal Prices Amid Booming Exports to …

On June 28, the Taliban-led Finance Ministry raised coal prices to $200 per ton from $90 per ton. Customs duties also were raised by 10 percent, totaling 30% on each ton, although Afghan coal is ...

In Afghanistan, coal mining relies on the labor of children

In Afghanistan, coal mining relies on the labor of children. REACH's whole of Afghanistan 2022 presentation was cited in an NPR article on child labour in Afghanistan. While it's unclear how many children currently work in Afghanistan's mining industry, what is known is that child labor overall has grown significantly in the last year. A ...

Afghanistan has vast mineral wealth but faces steep …

A Chinese company built this mining camp at Mes Aynak in Afghanistan about 10 years ago to house workers for a planned copper mine that never began production. The people in the front were taking ...

Afghan official: coal mine blast, collapse kills 6 miners

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — An Afghan official says at least six coal miners have been killed when an explosion in a coal mine caused two separate tunnels to …

Young Boys Work in Dangerous Mines As Afghanistan Prioritizes Coal

SAMANGAN, Afghanistan – Noorullah says he's 18, but he looks years younger, despite the layer of coal dust on his slender face. Huddled in the darkness of a narrow coal-mining tunnel near the ...

In Afghanistan, coal mining relies on the labor of children

Since the return of the Taliban, Afghanistan's coal exports have increased — and so has child labor. At a coal mine in Baghlan province, boys earn between $3 and $8 for a day's work.

SPECIAL REPORT

breach of Afghanistan's Mineral Law. The documents for the Qara Zaghan gold mine, Kohi Safi chromite mine, Nuraba and Samti gold mine, and Western Garmak coal mine were drawn up by MoMP officials after meeting the heads of the winning companies. 10 There are also other signs of influence peddling when tender documents were prepared.

Coal | U.S. Geological Survey

The U.S. Coal Resources and Reserves Assessment Project, as part of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Energy Resources Program, conducts systematic, geology-based, regional assessments of significant coal beds in major coal basins in the United States. These assessments detail the quantity, quality, location, and economic potential …

Shadashak Coal Mine

Shadashak coal mine is owned and operated by North Coal Enterprise (NCE), in the Dar-l-Suf District, Afghanistan. The mine is operated by North Coal Enterprises. According to the United States Department of Labor, the coal mining industry in Afghanistan has noticeable incidences of child labor. In 2022, the mine experienced …

Afghanistan's Taliban step up coal exports to boost local …

The Afghan Taliban are stepping up coal exports to Pakistan and have raised duties on sales, officials said, as the group aims to generate more revenue from its mining sector in the absence of ...

65% Decrease in Coal Exports Last Year | TOLOnews

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce reported a 65% decrease in coal exports last year. The spokesperson for the ministry stated that in 1402, coal exports …

In Afghanistan, coal mining relies on the labor of …

Afghanistan's state-run coal industry is a rare bright spot in an otherwise shattered economy. When the Taliban returned to power last year, donor governments and international...

Dreams Of A Mining Future On Hold In Afghanistan : NPR

Afghan miners in a makeshift emerald mine in the Panjshir Valley in 2010. Reports suggest that Afghanistan is sitting on significant deposits of oil, gas, copper, iron, gold and coal, as well as a ...