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How many coal mines are there in Australia?

Answer

Australia mines  two main types of black coal products; metallurgical coal and thermal coal. Metallurgical coal (also called met coal or coking coal) is mostly used for steel making and other industrial processes. Thermal coal (also called steaming coal) is used for electricity production.

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