IMPACTS OF COAL MINING IN BALOCHISTAN
Methane emission from coal mining depends on the mining methods, depth of coal mining, coal quality and entrapped gas content in coal seams, however the rate of emission of methane should range between (1-10 m3/ton) during mining and maximum 3.5 m3/ton in case of post mining, Watson, L.D., and L. Smith, 2004, but higher limits measured