Chirimiri coal mines

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The Chirimiri coal mines are a 2 million ton-per-annum (MTPA) network of mines on the Chirimiri coalfield in Chhattisgarh state, India.

Location

The map below shows the location of the Chirimiri mines, in Koriya district, Chhattisgarh state.

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Background on Mine

The 2 million ton-per-annum Chirimiri coal mines are 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: Koriya district, Chhattisgarh state, India
• Coordinates: 23.187, 82.354 (approximate) (23.1-23.3 N, 82.2-82.4 E)
• Status: Operating
• Capacity: 2 MTPA
• Reserves: 362 MT (320 MT proven, 11 MT indicated, 31 MT inferred)
• In service:
• Permits:
• Coal type:
• Mining method: Surface and underground
• Source of financing:

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