What is anthracite?
Q: What is anthracite?
A: Anthracite is a type of dark coloured coal.
Q: Why is anthracite referred to as hard coal?
A: Anthracite is referred to as hard coal because it has a high heat value and low sulfur content.
Q: What makes anthracite different from other types of coal?
A: Anthracite is the most metamorphosed type of coal currently known to science.
Q: Where is anthracite mostly mined?
A: China does most mining of anthracite.
Q: Which countries other than China produce anthracite?
A: Other producers of anthracite are Russia, Ukraine, North Korea, South Africa, Vietnam, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada and the United States (east of the Mississippi River and Pennsylvania).
Q: Has anthracite production been affected by depletion of deposits?
A: Yes, anthracite deposits are largely depleted at the moment.
Q: What was the total production of anthracite in 2010?
A: The total production of anthracite in 2010 was 670 million tons.
