Block II mines
From Global Energy Monitor
The Block II mines are underground and opencast coal mines operated by Bharat Coking Coal Limited, a subsidiary of Coal India, with a combined capacity of 4.5 million tonnes-per-annum (MTPA) in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India.[1] They are located in Cluster 2.
Location
The map below shows the approximate location of the Cluster 2 coal mines, in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India.
Background
Bharat Coking Coal Limited, a subsidiary of Coal India, operates the Cluster 2 coal mines.[1]
Mine Details
- Sponsor: Bharat Coking Coal Limited[1]
- Parent company: Coal India
- Location: Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India
- Coordinates: 23.781738, 86.227241 (approximate)
- Status: Operating
- Capacity: Block II opencast mine (4 MTPA), Block II underground mine (0.45).[1]
- Reserves: Block II opencast (102.16 MT), Block II underground (10.63 MT).[1]
- In service:
- Permits:
- Coal type:
- Mining method: underground and opencast[1]