Borly coal mines
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The Borly coal mines are open-pit surface operations, run by Borly Coal Department, a subsidiary of Kazakhmys Corporation, a major copper mining company, producing 7.3 million tonnes of coal per annum, near Zhangeldi, Kazakhstan.
The operational pits include Borlynskoe and Kuu-Chekinskoe (Kuucheckin). They provide coal to the Karaganda power station.[1]
Location
The below map shows the location of the Borly coal mines in Kazakhstan.
Background
Project Details
- Sponsor: Borly Coal Department[1]
- Parent Company: Kazakhmys Corporation[1]
- Location: Zhangeldi, Kazakhstan
- GPS Coordinates: 49.854420, 73.106816 (exact)[2]
- Status: Operating
- Production: 7.3 million tonnes per year[1]
- Total Resource:
- Mineable Reserves: 419 million tonnes[1]
- Coal Type: Bituminous (thermal)[1]
- Mine Size:
- Mine Type: surface, open pit
- Start Year: 1956[1]
- Source of Financing:
- Number of employees:
