# Putin says Russia has the world’s second-largest coal reserves

https://mins.news/en/item/37144

- TASS, 2026-08-29 22:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2179387

> President Vladimir Putin said Russia has the world’s second-largest coal reserves, ranks third in coal exports and sixth in production. He called coal and other minerals foundations of the national economy, while saying the industry would focus on logistics, safety, miners’ families and workforce training.