Coal-fired power as a security backstop in Europe’s grid
December 16, 2025
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 […]
