Kuju Coal Mine
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Kuju coal mine is operated by Central Coalfields Limited, a subsidiary of Coal India, in Jharkhand state, India.[1]
The mine is part of the Kuju coal mines cluster.
Location
The map below shows the location of the Kuju coal mines in Jharkhand state, India.
Background on Mine
The Kuju coal mines are owned by Central Coalfields Limited (a subsidiary of Coal India).[1]
In 1982 a large portion of the Topa coal mine collapsed killing 17 people. Miners had reportedly raised their concerns bout the structure of the mine before the accident occurred. [2]
Mine Details
- Sponsor: Central Coalfields Limited
- Parent company: Coal India
- Location: Kuju Area, Jharkhand state, India
- Coordinates: 23.73908, 85.512188 (Exact)
- Status: Mothballed
- Production: 0 million tonnes (2020)[1]
- Reserves:
- Coal type: Sub-bituminous
- Mining method: Underground
- Source of financing:
Articles and resources
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Central Coalfields Limited, Statutory Clearances, accessed March 23, 2020
- ↑ A. K. Dash, R. M. Bhattacharjee, C. S. Singh, A. Aftab, Sagesh K M R, "A Decision can be a Disaster: A Descriptive Analysis of a Case Study", International Journal of Applied Environmental Sciences, Accessed June 2021
