Hasdeo-Arand coal mines

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The Hasdeo-Arand coal mines are a 5 million ton-per-annum (MTPA) network of mines on the Hasdeo-Arand coalfield in Chhattisgarh state, India.

Location

The map below shows the approximate location of the Hasdeo-Arand mines, in Korba district, Chhattisgarh state.

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Background on Mine

The 5 million ton-per-annum Hasdeo-Arand coal mines is owned by South Eastern Coalfields Limited (a subsidiary of state-owned Coal India). The exact location of all of these mines is unclear. There are also other coal mines on the larger Hasdeo-Arand coalfield, such as the private Parsa East-Kete Basan coal mines.

Mine Details

• Sponsor: South Eastern Coalfields Limited
• Parent company: Coal India
• Location: Korba district, Chhattisgarh state, India
• Coordinates: 22.86, 82.31 (approximate)
• Status: Operating
• Capacity: 5 MTPA
• Reserves: 5,529 MT
• In service:
• Permits:
• Coal type:
• Mining method: Surface and underground
• Source of financing:

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