Hi, could someone explain what are the basic machinery and process required for mining and processing coal?.Something that would support a lower capital investment as opposed to what big multinationals can afford.Even your business ideas on mining is welcomed.thank you
Strip mining? underground mining: drift or shaft? Horizontal seams or vertical seams? The nature of the coal deposit is a major factor. As is host nation mining laws, carbon content, seam height etc. I would need more data to give you a comprehensive answer as there are many types of coal mining operations. It was done for years with a pick axe and bucket--someplaces it still is. Today where long wall mining is the most efficient. Some are using robots to go back over coal mined 100 years ago to remove gangue/non coal content.
