OREANDA-NEWS. On August 29, 2008 in his interview to media in Krasnoarmiysk town, Donetsk region President Victor Yushchenko said that he expects the Government to begin effective reforms in coalmining industry of Ukraine in 2009, reported the Official website www.president.gov.ua. 

According to him more private investors should be attracted to the industry to improve financing, increase wages and add extra workplaces.

He also suggested simplification of coalmining licenses issuing procedures for medium and small enterprises. According to President that would help decreasing spread of illegal mining.