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Originally Posted by Less
If we look around the world, we see Countries with less coal reserves than we have, it is worthwhile for them to have a mining industry.
Why are we the only Country that isn't taking advantage of our own natural resources?
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We do still have some private mines, in fact one was shown on TV the other month. As for taking advantage; it depends on the demand as there are different types/grades of coal, some of which are only suitable for furnaces and some suitable for domestic fires.