Jiktong coal mine explained

Jiktong Coal Mine
State/Province:South Pyongan Province
Country:North Korea
Products:Coal

The February 8 Jiktong Coal Mine(2.8직동청년탄광) is a coal mine in North Korea.[1] The mine is located in South Pyongan Province.[1] It is part of the Sunchon Area Youth Coal-mining Complex.[2] The mine has coal reserves amounting to 330 million tonnes of lignite, one of the largest lignite reserves in Asia, and it produces 1 million tonnes of coal per year.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The mining industry of North Korea. 2009. chinapost.com.tw. 2013-07-03.
  2. Web site: Different sectors witness steady growth in output. 2021-11-13. The Pyongyang Times.