Coal production in June 2001 totaled 97 million short tons, 6% higher than in June 2000. Coal consumed by the electric power sector in April 2001 totaled 74 million short tons, 6% higher than the level in April 2000.

Electric power sector coal stocks were 111 million short tons at the end of April 2001, 20% lower than the level a year earlier.

Coal exports in April 2001 totaled 5 million short tons, 32% higher than exports in April 2000. Coal imports in April 2001 totaled 1 million short tons, 52% higher than imports in April 2000.