Russia's Amur region reported a robust performance in its extractive industries during the first half of 2026, with total coal extraction reaching 1.695 million tonnes, local media reported, citing data released by the regional Ministry of Natural Resources.

The production figures underscore the diversified strength of the local mining complex, driven primarily by significant contributions from both open-pit lignite operations and hard coal mines, alongside steady advances in precious metal recovery.

The bulk of the coal output originated from the Yurkovetsky open-pit mine, operated by Amurugol JSC in the Oktyabrsky district, which supplied 1.178 million tonnes of lignite. Additional volumes came from Ogodzhinskaya Coal Company LLC, operating in the Selemdzhinsky District, which contributed 377,600 tonnes of hard coal.

Beyond fossil fuels, the region's Kuranakhskoye deposit produced 276,400 tonnes of iron-titanium ore during the same period.

Gold extraction totaled 7,644 kilograms in the first six months, marking a 0.97% increase year on year. Key players including Malomyrsky Rudnik LLC, TEMI LLC, and Pokrovsky Rudnik JSC led the positive trajectory.

The Ministry of Natural Resources noted that the combined output of coal, iron-titanium ores, and gold underpins the stability of the region's mining industry. The ministry emphasized that positive growth in gold extraction, coupled with stable production indicators for coal and ore, demonstrates a balanced and effective operational performance across the region's principal subsoil users.