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Chasnalla Colliery
Chasnala Colliery is a coal mine located in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India. It is part of the Jharia Coalfield and is approximately 20 km from Dhanbad Railway Station. The colliery is operated by the Collieries Division of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL).
Key Information:
Location: Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India.
Operator: Collieries Division of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL).
Coalfield: Jharia Coalfield.
Product: coking coal.
Current Status: In Production. The mine has also received environmental clearance for capacity expansion.
The Chasnala Mining Disaster (1975)[1]: Chasnala Colliery is sadly known for one of the deadliest mining accidents in India's history. The disaster occurred on December 27, 1975, when an explosion and subsequent flooding led to the deaths of 375 miners. The explosion is believed to have ignited flammable methane gas, weakening the mine and allowing water from an abandoned mine above to rush in. The film "Kaala Patthar" depicts this tragic event.
The Chasnala Coal Complex includes opencast and underground mining projects, along with a coal washery. Upper Seam & Washery are currently in operation. [2]
Expansion plans are in motion, including a mining plan for a total capacity of 1.5 MTPA.
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