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Show 26 Energy Edition, January, 1994 Coal reserves proven as valuable national resource Coal is truly an important national resource in the United States, with significant deposits in 32 states in virtually every part of the country. It is a national resource whose use ultimately affects every Ameri- can, either directly or indirectly. The western U.S. contains the largest single block of coal, about 50 percent of reserves. During the past two decades, coal has become the nations primary source of energy production. On average, 20 pounds of coal are used each day for each person in the United States. the 1970s, the U.S. has become more dependent on electricity to meet its energy needs. In general, each percentage increase in the nations Gross National Product over the past 20 years has resulted in just over a 1 percent rise in the demand for Since economy Coal fuels many of the nations power plants, reducing the need for dependence on imported oil. Western Mine Tools is the only Company West of the Mississippi River that manufactures New Drill Steel. Since 1976 Western Mine Tools has designed and produced drill steel, and bolting accessories for all types of Mining applications. real terms. Distributor For: President Douglas J. Simkins 1384 West 1955 North P.O.Box 756, Price, Utah 84501 (801 ) 637-57-1 1 Fax (801 ) 637-57- 1 6 We specialize in any type mechanical work Pickupand delivery service, Utah, Colorado and Wyoming Chain Hoist Small machine work Heat treating facilities Roof Jacks Air tool repair Roof Drilling & Bolting Systems Manufacture and Repair: American Mine Tools Inc, Sell all types of Mining Bits: longwall Miner Roof Bits Auger or Finger Bits Stopper Bits Distributor For: Dyna Rok Roof Bolts HELL for Stout Cable Roof Supports Bolts Cable Bolts Multi-CabCable Slings Cable Trusses le Repair gauges and Torque Wrenches, etc. Cable Tensioning Equipment Conventional Roof Steel Auger Steel electricity. During this period, coal has assumed a steadily growing share of Americas total electricity we use each day. As a result, coal use has become a key factor in the nations present and future economic health. The evidence of coals rise to prominence is visible in both obvious and subtle ways throughout our economy. Domestic coal use has risen more than 80 percent over the past two decades, at the same time the economy has grown over 50 percent in Stopper Steel Resharpen Bits The more than 130 percent rise in electric utility coal consumption since 1971 is equivalent to 3.2 million barrels of imported oil daily. Greater coal use has been a significant factor in helping the nation limit its need for imported energy. According to a study by Pennsylvania State University, each billion dollars of coal produced results in an ultimate demand in the U.S. economy for: $25 billion of electricity; $10 billion of transportation; and $27 billion of business services. In addition, direct coal industry employment stimulates a total of over 1.1 million jobs throughout the economy, as well as $27 billion in personal income. |