Angren coal mine

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Angren coal mine is a proposed surface mine, operated by Uzbekugol, to produce 4 million tonnes per annum, in Angren, Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The mine will begin production in 2020-2021.

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).

Project Details

• Sponsor:
• Parent company: Uzbekugol
• Developer:
• Location: Angren, Okhangaron, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
• Coordinates: 41.036101, 70.180128 (exact)
• Status: Proposed
• Production: 4 million tonnes per annum
• Type:
• Start date: 2020
• Coal Type: Lignite
• Mine Type: Surface, open pit
• Consumer: Angren power station
• Source of financing:

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