Angren coal mine

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Angren coal mine is a surface mine, operated by Uzbekugol, in Angren, Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

The mine began production in 2020. It is the largest coal mine in Uzbekistan.

Location

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Background

The new mine was first revealed in the government's "On programme on further development and modernization of coal industry for 2017-2021." As with other projects, it will be financed from the resources of the companies (US$87.5 million), loans of commercial banks (US$155.6 million), loans of the Fund for Reconstruction and Development of Uzbekistan (US$68.7 million) and soft loans of China to the SCO member state (378.7 million).

In 2020, the mine produced 3.7 million tonnes. In 2021, it is planned to produce 4.5 million tonnes

Project Details

• Sponsor:
• Parent company: Uzbekugol
• Developer:
• Location: Angren, Okhangaron, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
• Coordinates: 41.036101, 70.180128 (exact)
• Status: Operating
• Capacity: 4.5 million tonnes per annum
• Production: 3.5 million tonnes (approximately)
• Type:
• Start date: 2020
• Coal Type: Lignite
• Mine Type: Surface, open pit
• Consumer: Angren power station
• Source of financing:

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