The Aniche Mining Company (compagnie des mines d'Aniche) was a French company that operated

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in the

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. The company was founded in 1773 and became part of the

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in 1946. Prior to

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the Aniche Mining Company produced over 3 million tons of coal per year, and employed 15,000 workers.Notes on compagnie des mines d'Aniche business note from May 6, 1851
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