Coal mine · Colombia

La Ramada Coal Mine

La Ramada Coal Mine is a underground coal mine in Cundinamarca, Colombia. The mine is currently in operation (start year 1950).

0.58 million tonnes coal/yCapacity
OperatingStatus
1950Start year
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Overview

It has a production capacity of 0.58 million tonnes coal/y.

Coal type: Met.

Ownership: Inversiones Tomas S.A.S.; Sociedad Central de Activos Mineros S.A.S. (parent company: Ingeniería de Minas SA; Sociedad Central de Activos Mineros SAS).

Why it matters

  • The 3rd-largest underground coal mine in Colombia by capacity (of 8 operating coal mine facilities tracked).
  • Coal mines supply thermal coal to power plants or metallurgical coal to steelmaking; mine output and closures are tightly linked to the coal power fleet.

Location

Location is approximate. Imagery © Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics

Frequently asked questions

What is the capacity of La Ramada Coal Mine?

La Ramada Coal Mine has a capacity of 0.58 million tonnes coal/y according to the latest Global Energy Monitor data.

Who owns La Ramada Coal Mine?

Inversiones Tomas S.A.S.; Sociedad Central de Activos Mineros S.A.S. — parent company: Ingeniería de Minas SA; Sociedad Central de Activos Mineros SAS.

Where is La Ramada Coal Mine located?

It is located in Cundinamarca, Colombia. Approximate coordinates: 5.3277, -73.7039.

When did La Ramada Coal Mine start operating?

Start year: 1950. Current status: Operating.

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