Domestic coal deposits and the possibilities their utilisation for requirements in Slovakia

Abstract

The information on coal exploitation and deposits of brown coal in Slovakia is presented are stated. The Slovak coal industry is struggling with the economic and quality problems of energetic coal. The organization point of view is judged and the possibilities of applying the coal preparation and coal benefication methods focused on the future possible utilisation are evaluated.

Keywords

• brown coal
• lignite
• coal preparation
• coal benefication