Sonhat coal mines

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The Sonhat coal mines are a network of mines on the Sonhat coalfield in Chhattisgarh state, India.

Location

The map below shows the location of the village of Sonhat, in Koriya district, Chhattisgarh state.

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Background on Mine

The Sonhat coal mines, on the Sonhat coalfield, are owned by South Eastern Coalfields Limited (a subsidiary of state-owned Coal India). Mines on the coalfield include various mines at Churcha (Chharchha), as well as Nagar and Shivpuri.

Mine Details

• Sponsor: South Eastern Coalfields Limited
• Parent company: Coal India
• Location: Koriya district, Chhattisgarh state, India
• Coordinates: 23.471, 82.524 (approximate)
• Status: Operating
• Capacity:
• Reserves: 2,665 MT (199 MT proven, 2,464 MT indicated)
• In service:
• Permits:
• Coal type:
• Mining method: Underground
• Source of financing:

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