TheHalemba coal mineis a large mine in the south ofPolandinHalembadistrict ofRuda Śląska,Silesian Voivodeship,273 km south-west of the capital,Warsaw.Halemba represents one of the largestcoalreserves inPoland,having estimated reserves of 120 million tonnes ofcoal.[1]The annual coal production is around 3.36 million tonnes.
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| Location | |
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  Halemba coal mine Location in Poland | |
| Location | Halemba,Ruda Śląska |
| town | Silesian Voivodeship |
| Country | Poland |
| Coordinates | 50°14′38″N018°51′07″E/ 50.24389°N 18.85194°E |
| Production | |
| Products | Coal |
| Production | 3,360,000 |
| History | |
| Opened | 1897 |
| Owner | |
| Company | Kompania Węglowa |
Explosion
editIna mining explosion in November 2006,23 miners died.[2]A similar accident happened in 1990, when 19 miners died, and 20 were injured.
The explosion happened 21 November, 16:30 Polish time, at depth 1030m. The rescue action was hindered due to high concentration ofmethaneand high temperature.
The cause of explosion was reported to be ignition of methane.
Polish presidentLech Kaczyńskideclarednational mourningin Poland from 23 November to 25 November.