Russia has announced that its coal reserves will last for more than a century, underscoring its status as a key player in the global energy sector despite Western sanctions. According to Alexander Kozlov, Russia’s Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, the country’s coal reserves are estimated at 273 billion metric tons, with 46.4 billion tons already mined. Kozlov emphasized that even with increased production (which reached 392 million tons in 2023), Russia’s coal supply will remain at current levels for more than 100 years.
