Gare Palma III coal mine

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Gare Palma-III coal mine is a proposed coal mine in Chhattisgarh state, India.

Location

The map below shows the location of the Gare Palma-IV mines, in Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh state. Gare Palma-III is located nearby.

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Background on Mine

The Gare Palma-III coal block was previously owned by Goa Industrial Development Corporation, but was apparently never mined. The block was reauctioned in March 2015, and was bought by Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company (CSPGCL).

Mine Details

• Sponsor: Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company (CSPGCL)
• Parent company: State of Chhattisgarh
• Location: Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh state, India
• Coordinates: 22.11866, 83.53358 (approximate)
• Status: Proposed
• Capacity:
• Reserves: 232 MT
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