Anthracite Global Market Report 2024

The anthracite market size has grown marginally in recent years. It will grow from $120.7 billion in 2023 to $123.06 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.0%. The growth observed in the historical period can be attributed to factors such as industrial demand, residential heating needs, considerations related to energy security, global economic trends, and the regional availability of resources.

The anthracite market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $133.28 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.0%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to factors such as the implementation of environmental regulations, increasing demand in emerging markets, challenges associated with the integration of renewable energy, evolving trends in residential heating, and ongoing infrastructure development. Significant trends expected in the forecast period encompass the substitution of coke in steelmaking, technological advancements in mining, market expansion in the Asia-Pacific region, strategic partnerships, investments, and the focus on carbon capture and utilization (CCU).

The anthracite mining market is experiencing growth due to the upsurge in domestic fuel and power generation projects in rapidly developing countries such as China and India, attributed to population growth and infrastructure expansion. As an example, according to Worldometer data in June 2022, China's current population is 1,450,341,718.

Anticipated growth in the anthracite market is also driven by the increasing demand for clean energy. Clean energy, characterized by minimal environmental impact, includes sources such as solar, tidal, and geothermal energy. Anthracite, recognized as a high-quality, clean-burning coal, is versatile in environmentally friendly power generation due to its low sulfur levels and significant carbon content. For instance, in March 2023, the Energy Information Administration reported a rise in the combined percentage of total power from wind and solar, increasing from 12% in 2021 to 14% in 2022, underscoring the demand for clean energy and its positive impact on the anthracite market.

RFID technology is being employed by anthracite mining companies to monitor and control methane levels in mines, mitigating the risk of explosions. Employees are equipped with active RFID badges communicating their location to installed RFID readers, providing real-time tracking. Additionally, companies utilize automated temporary roof support (ATRS) and mobile roof support (MRS) solutions to prevent rockfalls resulting from the bolting of rocks.

Major players in the anthracite market are concentrating on advanced mining operation solutions to meet increasing demand while ensuring sustainable extraction practices. An example is Coal India's Project Digicoal and Digital War Room launched in April 2023, aiming for a digital transformation in mining operations. This initiative incorporates innovative technologies such as drones for surveying, digitizing land records for streamlined land acquisition, and preventive asset maintenance under Industry 4.0 principles to enhance efficiency.

In October 2022, the State Assets Ministry of Poland acquired undisclosed stakes in Polska Grupa Górnicza S.A., separating coal assets from energy firms and aligning with social compact requirements on coal mining. The acquisition involves the purchase of shares from public utilities Energa SA, Polskie Górnictwo Naftowe i Gazownictwo S.A., PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna SA, and Enea SA, each divesting their interests in Polska Grupa Górnicza S.A., a Poland-based anthracite mining operator.

Major companies operating in the anthracite market report are Glencore PLC, China Shenhua Energy Company Limited, BHP Billiton PLC, Anglo American PLC, Yanzhou Coal Mining Company Limited, Coal India Limited, Henan Energy and Chemical Industry Group Co. Ltd., Yancoal Australia Limited, DTEK Energy PLC, Ramaco Resources Inc., Peabody Energy Corporation, Whitehaven Coal Limited, Lehigh Natural Resources Inc., Coronado Global Resources Inc., Mechel PAO, CONSOL Energy Inc., Warrior Met Coal Inc., Siberian Anthracite Company, Arch Resources Inc., Attila Resources Inc., Bathurst Resources Limited, Siberian Coal Energy Company (SUEK), Jeddo Coal Company, Reading Anthracite Inc., Atlantic Coal PLC, XCoal Energy & Resources LLC, Carabella Resources Inc., Cokal Ltd., Blaschak Anthracite, Atrum Coal Limited.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the anthracite mining market in 2023. The regions covered in the anthracite market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the anthracite market report are Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, France, Germany, UK, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

The primary categories of anthracite mining include standard-grade anthracite, high-grade anthracite, and ultra-high-grade anthracite. Standard grade finds use as a domestic fuel and in the generation of industrial power. The mining methods encompass both underground mining and surface mining.

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The anthracite mining market includes revenues earned by entities by providing mining services such as strip mining, and culm bank mining. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.