FACTORS FOR, ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF COAL MINING IN USA
USA is the leading producer of coal in the world and accounts for 24% of the world’s total production. The major coal fields include: The eastern province which is the most productive in which there are states like Kentucky, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio The interior that include the states like L.Hunan, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma and Kansas The gulf province that includes the states like Texas, Alabama and Arkansas Factors that have stimulated the development of coal mining 1) Presence of large deposits in many parts of USA. 2) Advanced technology used in the mining activity. The use of machines. 3) Good market within and out of the USA due to the presence of iron and steel industries. 4) Well developed transport system. 5) Capital availability since the country is very rich. Advantages of coal mining in the USA 1) It has stimulated the development of industries since it provides power. 2) It has led to the development of the trans...