Sarda Energy & Minerals Ltd has received approval from the Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board, Raipur, to expand production capacity at its Gare Palma IV/7 Karwahi Open Cast Coal Mine. The consent covers operations under the Water and Air Acts, raising output from 1.68 MTPA to 1.80 MTPA.
Sarda Energy & Minerals Ltd announced that the Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board has granted the company Consent to Operate under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. This approval allows the expansion of production capacity at the Gare Palma IV/7 Coal Mine (Karwahi Open Cast Coal Mine) from 1.68 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to 1.80 MTPA.
Key Highlights
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Approval granted under Water and Air Pollution Control Acts
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Expansion raises coal mine capacity by 0.12 MTPA
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Mine located at Gare Palma IV/7, Karwahi, Chhattisgarh
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Consent strengthens compliance with environmental regulations
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Supports company’s operational growth and resource utilization
This development marks a step forward in Sarda Energy’s mining operations, aligning with regulatory standards while enhancing production efficiency. The incremental capacity expansion is expected to contribute to the company’s long-term growth strategy in the energy and minerals sector.
Sources: Company Announcement, Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board