Learn how Poland's rich mineral resources sulfur and bituminous coal are mined

Learn how Poland's rich mineral resources sulfur and bituminous coal are mined

Sulfur and coal mining in Poland.
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NARRATOR: Poland is relatively rich in mineral resources. Thanks to its extensive sulfur deposits, Poland is one of the world's leading exporters of sulfur.

The richest reserves of bituminous coal in Europe are found in Poland's Upper Silesia.