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Because Scottdale sits atop major coal deposits, the community flourished due to the surrounding coal mines, as well as ovens for converting coal into coke ( fuel ).
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Because of the intensive exploitation throughout Taiwan's pre-modern and modern history, the island's mineral resources ( e. g. coal, gold, marble ), as well as wild animal reserves ( e. g. deer ), have been virtually exhausted.
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Because the torrefied straw pellets have superior structural, chemical and combustion properties to coal, they can replace all coal and turn a coal plant into an entirely biomass-fed power station.
Because of his previous experiences in shipping and fuel supply, Hill was able to enter both the coal and steamboat businesses.
Because of its excellent harbour, Mindelo ( on the island of São Vicente ) became an important commercial centre during the 19th century, mainly because the British used Cape Verde as a storage depot for coal which was bound for the Americas.
Because of its large internal surface area, coal stores 6 to 7 times more gas than the equivalent rock volume of a conventional gas reservoir.
Because of the collapse of the anthracite coal industry, the town's population, 15, 507 in 1940, would decline to 5, 951 by the year 2010.
Because there was no railroad linking the coal mines of eastern Turkey with Constantinople, the Russian fleet's attacks on the Turkish coal ships caused the Ottoman government much hardship.
Because land transportation of minerals like limestone and coal was difficult in the pre-industrial era, they were distributed by sea, and lime was most often manufactured at small coastal ports.
Because of the small loads that could be carried, supply of essential commodities such as coal, and iron ore were limited, and this kept prices high and restricted economic growth.
Because of this huge increase in supply, the Bridgewater canal reduced the price of coal in Manchester by nearly two-thirds within just a year of its opening.
Because a stiff wheel rolling on a rigid rail requires less energy per ton-mile moved than road transport ( with a highly compliant wheel on an uneven surface ), railroads are highly suitable for the movement of dense, bulk goods such as coal and other minerals.
Because of its role in transporting coal cargo, its railway platform is thought to have once been the longest in the world during its heyday.
Because of the labour shortage in 1943, 1 man in 10 was conscripted to make up the manpower needs of the coal mining industry and Purdon was one of the very first contingent designated for the mines on 14 December 1943, becoming a so-called " Bevin Boy ".
Because coal was by far the major source of energy and heat a grave crisis ensued.
Because of the brittle nature of coal, coal dust can be created during mining, transportation, or by mechanically handling coal.
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