From the early 70s, when coal extracting techniques are first being introduced to the Greek power production scene, up until the recent debate regarding gold mining procedures and hydrocarbon excavations in Chalcidiceand Epirus respectively, the issue of forced-population resettlements is becoming more and more crucial. Specifically, lignite mining in the regional unit of Kozani, is the main cause for the resettlement of many communities, in and out of the defined prefecture. Given the fact that every case is unique, it's important to study and analyze the origins of the phenomenon, the way the procedure is being held from start to finish, the legislation that defines it, as well as the different players that take part and are being directly or indirectly affected. At the same time, the gradual detachment of electric power production from state affairs, allows for the accession of private investors into the coal-exploitation process, playing in this way a key role at the creation of the new settlements but also the sustainability of the old ones.