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Asia-Pacific Partners collectively
generate approximately 65 per cent of world primary coal production. Coal
is the dominant fuel source globally and among the Partners, and its use
is expected to continue to grow over the coming decades. Improving the
efficiency of the mining and processing of coal and improving the
monitoring and control of coal mine methane gas can make a significant
contribution to emissions reductions and workplace safety. The Task Force
will address the reclamation and rehabilitation of mined lands, runoff,
abandoned mines and best safety practice. The Coal Mining Task Force will
work collaboratively with the Cleaner Fossil Energy Task Force to ensure
that synergies are captured in improving coal processing and developing
new coal-based generation technologies.
Objectives
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Facilitate technologies and practices that
can improve the economics and efficiencies of mining and processing and
continue to improve safety and reduce environmental impacts.
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Establish, as appropriate, efficiency and
emissions intensity and mine reclamation objectives based on each
nation’s circumstances.
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Identify current reclamation activities in
each country, as appropriate, and exchange best practice information in
reclamation of surface mined lands with a focus on enhanced surface
reclamation practices that improve the opportunities for carbon
sequestration.
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