Author: Zygmunt SmolecPublisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 8
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Restructuring Process of Polish Hard Coal Mining
Author: Zygmunt SmolecRestructuring of the Coal Industry in Economies in Transition
Author: PolandLessons Learned from the Restructuring of Poland's Coal-Mining Industry
Author: Wojciech SuwalaPublisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 0
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As economies transition from centrally planned to market systems, they often undergo the same processes as do developing countries. Previously inefficient industries, like coal mining, usually shrink in size. Such industries are generally not able to restructure on their own because of the large costs involved, or because of resistance from organized labour unions to the reduction in employment. Polish coal mining is a typical example. Soon after the economic transition began in 1989, demand for coal declined but controls on coal prices remained in place. Over-employment combined with high production costs proved to be untenable for the coal mines. Early government efforts did not improve matters. Only a program endorsed by the Solidarity trade union, and backed by substantial public funds for closing mines and providing social benefits, was at least a partial success. Today, coal companies have nearly achieved long-term viability and the process of privatization has commenced.
Liquidation of Hard Coal and Sulphur Mines Within the Period from 1991 to 1996 as an Element of the Restructuring Process of the Polish Mining Industry
Author: Poland
Author: John StrongmanPublisher:
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Languages : en
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Poland has by far the highest hard coal production of any country in the European Union and hard coal will continue to play a crucial role regarding energy security for Poland. Most importantly, hard coal can reduce both the price and supply risks for Poland associated with oil and gas imports. Poland has a number of low cost mines with good quality coal where production can be expanded so that it is feasible for coal to meet domestic demand without requiring operating support from the state budget and if the remaining restructuring of the coal mining sector is completed successfully, the sector can again become an important driver for economic development of Silesia rather than a liability. While heavy industries such as hard coal and steel will remain core industries for Silesia, they are unlikely to be sources of increased employment in future. The growth sectors for Silesia are to be found in higher technology (including coal-based technologies) and service industries. The next few years, while EU funds are available, offer Silesia a window of opportunity to develop these new sectors. It is, therefore, important that the coal industry release its surplus employees and land so that Silesia can diversify into new industries and take full advantage of EU funds while at the same time having a healthy and profitable coal industry.
Poland's Hard Coal Industry
Author: Marian RadetzkiExtracting the Science
Author: Jürgen BrunePublisher: SME
ISBN: 0873353226
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 557
Book Description
These research papers also cover a spectrum of innovative technical solutions, including computer-controlled mining equipment, remote monitoring of air quality, and virtual reality training systems.
Trends of the Adjustment Process in the Polish Hard Coal Mining Industry
Author: Andrzej KarbownikOECD Reviews of Regulatory Reform: Poland 2002 From Transition to New Regulatory Challenges
Author: OECDPublisher: OECD Publishing
ISBN: 9789264176034
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
OECD's review of regulatory reform in Poland.
Mine Planning and Equipment Selection 2000
Author: T.N. MichalakopoulosPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 9789058091789
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 1000
Book Description
This text looks at mine planning and equipment and covers topics such as: design and planning of surface and underground mines; geotechnical stability in surface and underground mines; and mining and the environment.