Jul 30, 2007· All but one of Germany's hardcoal mines are located in the Ruhr, a rustbelt region along the country's western border. Coal production soared in the Ruhr during the 19th century and propelled Germany through the Industrial Revolution. It fueled the nation's steel mills and armaments factories during both world wars.
German HardCoal Production to Cease by 2018
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