Sumitomo Coal Mining CO Ltd - 1503- Profile

Sumitomo Coal Mining Co Ltd. The Group's principal activity is the wholesale distribution of coal, construction materials and machinery. The operations include wholesale and retail of coal and related products, cement and concrete. It is also engaged in construction of residential apartments and civil engineering works. The Group is also engaged in distribution and retail of food products, clothing, books and daily commodities. The Group's other operations include leasing of buildings and transportation services. The operations are carried out through the following divisions: Coal; New Materials; Quarrying; Construction material and machinery and Other. Coal acctd for 52% of fiscal 2006 revenues; construction materials & machy, 36%; quarrying, 4%; new materials , 2% and other, 6%