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Aniche Mining Company

French coal mining company

The Aniche Mining Company (compagnie des mines d'Aniche) was a French company that operated coal mines in the Nord-Pas de Calais. The company was founded in 1773 and became part of the Groupe de Douai in 1946. Prior to World War II, the Aniche Mining Company produced over 3 million tons of coal per year, and employed 15,000 workers.2 It was founded by Claude-Constant Jouvenel des Ursins d'Harville.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1773Founded1
  • Industrymining, mining of hard coal1
  • HeadquartersAuberchicourt1

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The Aniche Mining Company (compagnie des mines d'Aniche) was a French company that operated coal mines in the Nord-Pas de Calais. The company was founded in 1773 and became part of the Groupe de Douai in 1946. Prior to World War II, the Aniche Mining Company produced over 3 million tons of coal per year, and employed 15,000 workers.2

The story

Founded by Claude-Constant Jouvenel des Ursins d'Harville in 1773.1

Leadership

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Products and brands

  • bituminous coal

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Timeline

  1. 1946Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1773Founded Founded1

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