Although coal prices have fallen from a maximum of US$150 per ton to US$70, companies like The Cerrejón will have a positive balance, with an estimated production of 31 million tons and income for 2,4 billion dollars.
The multinational continues to expand and work towards its goal of reaching 50 million tons by the year 2020.
The company has also asked itself, in the sense of social responsibility, what will happen in 90 years when the exploitation of this fuel no longer exists? In an effort to answer this question, it has created four foundations that stimulate everything from leadership in the region to the creation of new companies.