Coal as an alternative source of energy is significantly superior to other fossil fuels. "How much does coal cost?" - this question is very difficult to answer, since a different number of factors influence here. Regardless of the fact that there are many coal deposits, the price for it only grows every year. That is, the cost of coal is formed due to natural and production factors. Natural factors include: its properties, the quality of the fossil, the amount of impurities, and the chemical composition. The cost of coal is also determined by its brand. One of the cheapest is brown coal, which is mined in an open pit. The most expensive type is Anthracite. It takes a lot of money and time to get it.
To determine how much coal costs, you need to calculate production costs. The cost price differs from the way of production. At the moment, there are two ways: open and underground. Naturally open pit mining is much cheaper than mine. Also, the cost includes such a factor as transportation.
Coal market segments
At the moment, the market is represented by two segments - thermal coals and coking markets. The cost of coal, as
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11 July 2014 г. 19:42
