Bisrampur coal mine

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Bisrampur (or Bishrampur) coal mine is a 3 million ton-per-annum (MTPA) coal mine in Chhattisgarh state, India.

Location

The map below shows the location of the mine, near Bishrampur town, Surajpur district, Chhattisgarh state.

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Background on Mine

The 3 million ton-per-annum Bisrampur coal mine is owned by South Eastern Coalfields Limited (a subsidiary of state-owned Coal India).

Mine Details

• Sponsor: South Eastern Coalfields Limited
• Parent company: Coal India
• Location: Bishrampur town, Surajpur district, Chhattisgarh state, India
• Coordinates: 23.20521, 82.98523 (exact)
• Status: Operating
• Capacity: 3 MTPA
• Reserves: 1,615 MT (1,011 MT proven, 604 MT indicated)
• In service:
• Permits:
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• Mining method: Surface and underground
• Source of financing:

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