Russia's Coal Reserves to Last Over a Century Despite Market Pressures

Russia has announced that it possesses more than a century's worth of coal reserves, signaling its enduring role as a key player in the global energy landscape despite facing Western sanctions. According to Alexander Kozlov, Russia's Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, the country's coal reserves are estimated at an impressive 273 billion metric tons, with 46.4 billion tons currently being extracted. Even with increased production, which hit 392 million tons in 2023, Kozlov emphasized that Russia's coal supply will last for more than…