Coal industry is a significant part of the Russian economy, Russia ranks second in the world in terms of coal reserves, and many mines are city-forming facilities. Since 2017, coal production in Russia exceeds 400 million tons per year, more than half of which is exported. Overall investment in capital stocks of coal facilities shows significant growth, 297 million tons of new coal mining capacities have been commissioned.

To enhance industry efficiency, Russian Government is adopting the Programme of coal industry development before 2035. According to the document, 5979.3 billion RUB of investment will be allocated for a large-scale restructuring of the industry. About 30% of the funds will be allocated for supporting projects in the field of railway and port infrastructure.

Modern economics and geopolitics influence the development curve of coal industry all over the globe, including Russia and the CIS.

Learn more about development outlooks of coal industry, investment projects for construction and modernisation of production capacities as well as transport projects.