2015-06-21
13th July 2015 CEO of JSC “Russian Coal” Bilan Uzhakhov had a meeting with the authorities of Amur region and discussed the prospects of coal mining development in Amur. Both government and company representatives came to agreement that coal industry of the region will continue to develop efficiently.
Mr. Uzhakhov said that coal stockpile in Amur region will be enough for more than 200 years of mining. Near Erkovetskiy coal mine, explored coal stockpile of which is 150 million tons, shift camp soon will be build. This project would make working conditions there more comfortable.
Coal mining is the leading industry of Amur that keeps unemployment rate in the region at a very low mark. CEO of JSC “Russian Coal” stated that the company doesn’t plan to make any workers redundant. Now 1 726 people work for the company there and till 2020 the staff will grow to 1 750 employees.
JSC “Russian Coal” plans to make production in Amur region more effective. For that purpose equipment of the coal mines will be upgraded and technological transport will be renewed.
The Governor of Amur Mr. Kozlov said that in his opinion cooperation of JSC “Russian Coal” with the region has positive results. “The level of coal consumption by Amur power companies and municipal utilities continues to grow. Coal mining industry is very important for us. It gives us stable energy sources as well as workplaces”, – he said.
