The country’s coal industry produced some 7.6 million metric tons last year, up 21% from the 6.3m MT produced in 2010, on the back strong demand from local power firms and the cement industry, and for export to China and Thailand. However, despite the increase in local production, coal imports are still larger. Last year, total imports reached 11m MT. 95% of the country’s total coal output came from Semirara Island in Antique.


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