Coal mining in the Czech Republic saw a notable increase in the past year, reaching approximately 25.6 million tons, which marks a two percent rise compared to the previous year. This growth was primarily driven by the extraction of lignite, which comprised 95 percent of the mined resources. The statistics provided by the Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade indicate that despite the intended reduction in coal production, the demand—especially in the industrial sector—remained strong throughout the year, particularly in the first half.

Lignite mining accounted for the significant majority of the coal output, with 24.3 million tons extracted, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 2.5 percent. Important lignite deposits are located in the Podkrušnohoří region, particularly around towns such as Most, Chomutov, and Teplice. Major mining sites, including the ČSA and Bílina quarries, have continued their operations alongside the ongoing lignite extraction activities in Sokolov. Meanwhile, the last black coal mine, ČSM in the Karviná area, halted operations in early February, marking the end of black coal mining in the country.

The data indicates a shifting landscape for coal mining in the Czech Republic, where lignite remains crucial to energy production, and while black coal mining has ceased, the existing production levels reflect ongoing reliance on lignite. This trend complicates the country's energy transition efforts, as it grapples with a growing demand for coal amidst environmental and sustainability goals that call for reduced reliance on fossil fuels. The implications of this could affect not only local economies but also national energy policies moving forward.