Coal Mining Activities and Resource Requirements

Coal mining projects can have a variety of effects on the environment as a result of activities occurring during different project phases.

Follow the links below to learn more about coal mines and how the various phases of mining can give rise to environmental impacts:

• Project Phases and Activities
  Activities that occur during the major phases of a coal mining project
• Site Evaluation
  Pre-mining evaluation activities and requirements that may result in impacts
• Construction and Operation
  Coal mine operations activities and requirements that may result in impacts
• Decommissioning/Site Reclamation
  Coal mine decommissioning and site reclamation activities and requirements that may result in impacts