Global coal mining 2025: ICMM dataset shows coal leads with 42% of mines

This new dataset maps 15,188 mining and processing facilities across 151 countries, giving a fresh baseline for coal market analysis. Coal is the most represented commodity by mine count—42% of all mines—with Asia hosting the largest number of coal mines. Confidence levels are relatively strong for coal in this release, improving the dataset’s utility for regional supply, logistics, and policy […]