For 7 months coal production in Ukraine increased by 5.5%

During January-July 2012 Ukrainian coal mines produced coal by 2 601.3 thousand tons more, or by 5.5% compared to the same period last year - stated the press service of the Ministry of Energy and Coal Industry of Ukraine.

Production of energy coal increased by 2 653.9 thousand tons, or by 8.1%, coking coal - decreased by 52.6 thousand tons, or by 0.4%.

For July 2012 Ukrainian coal mines produced coal by 215.3 thousand tons more or 3.2% compared to July 2011.