A closer look at seven of the world's biggest coal mines
Haerwusu Coal Mine. With an estimated recoverable coal reserves of more than 1.7 billion tonnes, the Haerwusu Coal Mine is located in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China. Spread over an area of 67km², the mine is situated in the middle of the Zhungeer Coalfield. China's state-owned Shenhua Group owns and operates the mine.