Ukraine produced over 2.4 mln tonnes of coal in August

In August 2019, Ukraine produced over 2.4 million tonnes of coal, which is 13% less than planned.

This was reported by the Coal Miners Union of Ukraine with a reference to the data provided by the Energy and Coal Industry Ministry.

"In August 2019, coal mining enterprises of Ukraine of all forms of ownership produced 2,417,413 tonnes of coal. The plan was fulfilled by 87%," reads the report.

In particular, the mines subordinated to the Energy and Coal Industry Ministry produced 252,512 tonnes of coal, which makes up 70% of the plan, or 106,888 tonnes less than the target plan.

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