Jhilimili coal mines

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The Jhilimili coal mines are a 3 million ton-per-annum (MTPA) network of mines on the Jhilimili coalfield in Chhattisgarh state, India.

Location

The map below shows the location of the Jhilimili coalfield, in Surajpur district, Chhattisgarh state.

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Background on Mine

The 3 million ton-per-annum Jhilimili coal mines are owned by South Eastern Coalfields Limited (a subsidiary of state-owned Coal India). The mines consist mainly of Katkona (toward the west side of the above map) and Jhilimili (toward the east).

Mine Details

• Sponsor: South Eastern Coalfields Limited
• Parent company: Coal India
• Location: Surajpur district, Chhattisgarh state, India
• Coordinates: 23.353, 82.702 (approximate) (ca. 23.3-23.4 N, 82.6-82.8 E)
• Status: Operating
• Capacity: 3 MTPA
• Reserves: 267 MT (228 MT proven, 39 MT indicated)
• In service:
• Permits:
• Coal type:
• Mining method: Surface and underground
• Source of financing:

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