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Often ignored are the social and economic benefits of coal mining. These benefits go far beyond the energy it provides and the products like steel and cement that are made from coal. Coal mining supports local communities and provides a big boost to regional and national economies. The presence of coal mining supports economies in many ways.
The coal mining sector is not associated with increased income levels but does contribute to a decreased share of low-income families in the area. An additional benefit from coal mining is the reduction in the percentage of children under 15 years in jobless families, while non-coal mining does not have the same effect.
Abstract. This paper examines economic impacts of coal mining across local government areas (LGAs) in Australia. Three main distinguishing features of this research are a) the analysis through the mining boom and bust cycle, b) a focus on small regional areas within one state in Australia and c) the use of socio‐economic indicators in addition to the standard …
mechanisms for the assessm ent of social a nd economic impacts in relation to a coal mining community. The alternative met hods, choice m odelling and experimental
Overall, this paper highlights that coal mining activities can induce benefit in one aspect, such as declining poverty indi cators and more employ ment, while at the same time also creating
While coal's dominance for domestic electricity production is waning, global demand for U.S. coal is increasing; in fact, the U.S. is a net exporter of coal. According to the EIA, in 2018 15% of U.S. coal production was exported to other countries, with exports reaching their highest level in five years.
Economic and social benefit of coal mining: the case of regional Queensland November 2020 Australian Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics 64(4):1113-1132
A review of the tables below shows the economic benefits of a coal-fueled plant are much greater than gas for the following three reasons: 1. The construction cost for a coal-fueled plant is almost three times that of a plant of the same size fueled by natural gas. 2. Employment at a coal plant and the mine that supplies it will be more than six
To answer the question of whether there are economic and social benefits of coal mining activities in the regional Queensland, this study employs a panel econometric model to assess the effect of mining on employment, income and housing indicators. The estimation model is adopted from Fleming et al., with some differences and extensions.
Social impact of coal mining in Thar. Environmental issues are always associated with all major development projects, whether it be construction of dams, roads, railways or the establishment of ...
If you believe industry propaganda, coal mining is a panacea not only for economic ills but also for smoothing troubled social waters.But a lack of local evidence about the health impact of the ...
– The coal mining industry makes a key contribution to the Queensland economy, and is the underlying driver of employment and economic conditions in many local and regional communities. This article aims to focus on how the social and economic impacts of mining should be assessed and negotiated with local and regional communities., – The following …
Coal: social, environmental and economic concerns 11 Gasification Key characteristics Capital cost 13.5-17.2 $/GJ output FOM cost 0.7-1 $/GJ output VOM cost 1.4-1.6 $/GJ output Fuel cost (coal) 0.9-1.3 $/GJ Availability 90% Lifetime 20 Efficiency 73-75% CO2 Em. factor 55 kt/PJ Used for coal, biomass and oil residues. It produces
A review of the tables below shows the economic benefits of a coal-fueled plant are much greater than gas for the following three reasons: 1. The construction cost for a coal-fueled plant is almost three times that of a plant of the same size fueled by natural gas. 2. Employment at a coal plant and the mine that supplies it will be more than six
This paper examines economic impacts of coal mining across local government areas (LGAs) in Australia. Three main distinguishing features of this research are a) the analysis through the mining boom and bust cycle, b) a focus on small regional areas within one state in Australia and c) the use of socio‐economic indicators in addition to the standard income and employment …
3. Social and economic impact assessment is an important component of environmental planning and project approvals processes in Australia. While the EIS process remains important for the assessment of new projects, it does not cover all the economic and social impacts of mining on regional communities.
Strong demand from Asian countries for met coal has helped to support higher global prices, encouraging U.S. producers to increase their investments in met coal mining. Coal mined in the Appalachia region is particularly suited for steel production, and with the region's proximity to coastal export facilities, the producers in this region are well-positioned to boost …
This paper examines economic impacts of coal mining across local government areas (LGAs) in Australia. Three main distinguishing features of this research are a) the analysis through the mining boom and bust cycle, b) a focus on small regional areas within one state in Australia and c) the use of socio‐economic indicators in addition to the standard income and …
The closure of a coal mine is not only an economic and industrial decision, but a social one, and one that can harm local populations if not done responsibly. Earlier this year, the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) published a study into exactly these impacts, raising questions regarding the irresponsible past of coal mine closure, and how ...
The Mine has spent billions of shillings to power its social and economic empowerment campaign that is bearing fruits. In separate interviews in Geita region, some of the beneficiaries whose lives have been impacted by Geita Gold Mining Limited told The Citizen that they could testify how the Mine is the source of their wellbeing and that of ...
Coal: social, environmental and economic concerns 9 Mining and preparation Key characteristics Capital cost 51.3-7155 M$ FOM cost - VOM cost 14.3-71.6 $/t Energy use 0.391 GJ/ton mined CO2 Em. factor 5.1-10.1 kgCO2eq/GJ Two mining methods exist: Undergroungmining: it accounts for 60% of mining