At the enterprises of SE "Volynvuhillia," over 349,000 tons of coal were extracted in the 9 months of 2004, which is 13,000 tons more than during the corresponding period last year. This was reported at SE "Volynvuhillia."\nThe coal extraction plan at SE "Volynvuhillia" for the reporting period was fulfilled at 85.7 percent. The plan was fulfilled by 3 of the 4 mines belonging to the "Volynvuhillia" association (the "Buzhanska" mine, No. 5 and No. 9 "Novovolynska").\nAs stated by the general director of SE "Volynvuhillia," Ivan Kostyk, "the Novovolynsk mines are in a normal economic condition" and are capable of profitable coal extraction over the next 10 years.\n