France has several suppliers and companies involved in coal mining equipment, services, and related industries. While France itself has largely phased out coal mining (with the last operational mine closing in 2004), French companies still supply equipment and technology for coal mining globally. Here are some key players:
Major French Suppliers for Coal Mining
1. Epiroc France (formerly Atlas Copco)
– Provides drilling rigs, loaders, and ventilation systems for mining.
– [Website](https://www.epiroc.com/)
2. Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology France
– Supplies cutting-edge machinery, drills, and loaders for coal extraction.
– [Website](https://www.rocktechnology.sandvik/)
3. Komatsu France SAS
– Offers heavy mining equipment like excavators and dump trucks.
– [Website](https://www.komatsu.eu/)
4. Caterpillar France (CAT)
– Supplies bulldozers, haul trucks, and other mining machinery.
– [Website](https://www.cat.com/)
5. Fives Group
– Provides automation and material handling solutions for mining operations.
– [Website](https://www.fivesgroup.com/)
6. Geodynamik SAS
– Specializes in geotechnical monitoring for mines (including coal).
7. Maccaferri France
– Offers ground support solutions for mining safety (e.g., rockfall protection).
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Coal-Related Services & Engineering Firms
– Technip Energies – Provides engineering solutions for energy projects, including coal-related infrastructure (though shifting toward renewables).
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ourec – Supplies steel pipes for mining operations worldwide.
Legacy of Coal Mining in France
France’s last coal mine closed in 2004 (La Houve in Lorraine), but some companies still support global coal operations or repurpose former mines for geothermal or industrial heritage projects.
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