Definition of "coalfield" [coalfield]

• An area in which deposits of coal are found. (noun)

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• "The only people who benefit from mining are the coal executives with rich compensation packages, and to a lesser extent the miners and their families (who make up a tiny percentage of people living in coalfield communities)."
• "Jharia coalfield, which is a famous coalfield of Dhanbad, stretches from west to east in the shape of sickle."
• "Energizer has initiated discussions with Asia Thai Mining (Pan African Mining), one of two companies that are developing the large Sakoa coalfield, which is located approximately 30 kilometres northwest of the Green Giant Vanadium Project."