Gare Palma I coal mine

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Gare Palma-I coal mine is an apparently proposed 55.5 million ton-per-annum (MTPA) 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-I is located nearby.

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Background on Mine

The Gare Palma-I coal block, with a capacity of 55.5 million tons per annum, was auctioned off to Gujarat State Electricity Corporation in March 2015.

Mine Details

• Sponsor: Gujarat State Electricity Corporation
• Parent company: State of Gujurat
• Location: Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh state, India
• Coordinates: 22.11866, 83.53358 (approximate)
• Status: Proposed
• Capacity: 55.5 MTPA
• Reserves: 900 MT
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