DEVELOPMENT OF UGLEKHEMSK COAL BASIN AS A WAY TO IMPROVE METALLURGICAL COAL SUPPLIES FOR RUSSIAN INDUSTRY

摘要

Russia's cokemaking industry needs more high-quality grade Zh fat coal. This problem can be solved by developing the Uglekhemsk Coal Basin in Tyva Republic. Because of the large reserves, favorable geological and mining conditions, and high quality, Uglekhemsk fat coals will be highly prized in the Russian coal market. After construction of a new railroad line, total production of Uglekhemsk grade Zh fat coal should reach at least 12 million tons/year, depending on the demand from Russian and foreign steel companies.