More about coal

In this section, you can learn more about the characteristics of coal, that valuable shiny, black mineral that, when mined responsibly and in compliance with the highest national and international standards, has been declared a key factor for the country's economy.

Geological findings

In the course of the mining process at Cerrejón, bone fossils have turned up. These palaeontological findings include the vertebra of the largest serpent known to the world. Click here to learn more about these discoveries.

Production Trends

The consumption of coal in the world has grown almost 50% in the last two decades, a different scenario from other fuels like petroleum and gas.
Currently, the largest exporters of coal are Australia, Indonesia, and Russia. Colombia is in fourth place.

Uses of Coal

Coal has many uses. The most common are related to the generation of electricity, the production of iron and the manufacture of cement.

Sector News

We form a part of the Large-Scale Mining Sector, which acts as a formal agent of the mining sector with the authorities and public opinion, watching over its positioning and promoting favourable conditions for investment in the sector.