SIC 1221 - Bituminous Coal And Lignite Surface Mining
Establishments primarily engaged in producing bituminous coal or lignite at surface mines or in developing bituminous coal or lignite surface mines. This industry includes auger mining, strip mining, culm bank mining, and other surface mining, by owners or lessees or by establishments which have complete responsibility for operating bituminous coal and lignite surface mines for others on a contract or fee basis. Bituminous coal and lignite preparation plants performing such activities as cleaning, crushing, screening or sizing are included if operated in conjunction with a mine site, or if operated independently of any type of mine.
Industry trends:
The Bituminous Coal and Lignite Surface Mining industry (NAICS 1221) has been experiencing several qualitative trends, particularly driven by global energy transitions, environmental regulations, and technological advancements. One major trend is the shift towards more sustainable and environmentally friendly mining practices. This includes the adoption of cleaner coal technologies and efforts to reduce carbon emissions through innovations in carbon capture and storage (CCS).
Furthermore, the industry is seeing an increase in regulatory scrutiny as governments globally implement stricter environmental standards and policies to mitigate climate change. This has led to a gradual decline in coal demand, with many countries setting ambitious targets to phase out coal-fired power plants in favor of renewable energy sources such as wind and solar.
However, despite the global trend towards renewable energy, there remains a steady demand for coal in various regions where it is a primary energy source, particularly in developing countries. This demand continues to attract investment in more efficient mining technologies and equipment that can increase productivity while minimizing environmental impact.
Looking ahead, the industry is forecasted to face continued challenges from the global clean energy transition. Some forecasts suggest a slow but steady decline in coal demand in the next few years, driven primarily by the increasing competitiveness of renewable energy and natural gas. Nevertheless, the industry might see opportunities in markets that have not fully transitioned to renewable energy and still rely heavily on coal for their energy needs.
This industry is comprised of:
Brown coal mining
Cleaning plants, bituminous coal
Coal mining, bituminous: surface
Coal preparation plants, bituminous or lignite
Crushing plants, bituminous coal
Culm bank recovery, bituminous coal or lignite: except on a contract
Hard coal surface mining, except Pennsylvania anthracite
Lignite mining
Preparation plants, bituminous coal or lignite
Screening plants, bituminous coal
Semianthracite surface mining
Semibituminous coal surface mining
Strip mining, bituminous coal: except on a contract basis
Strip mining, lignite: except on a contract basis
Subbituminous coal surface mining
Washeries, bituminous coal or lignite
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