Ministry of Coal issues final mine closure certificates for three WCL mines in Betul
On 22 October 2024, the Ministry of Coal announced the issue of final mine closure certificates for three mines of the Pathakhera Area of Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) in Betul district, Madhya Pradesh.
Summary
On 22 October 2024, the Ministry of Coal announced the issue of final mine closure certificates for the Pathakhera Area of M/s Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) in Betul district, Madhya Pradesh, calling it a step towards responsible coal mining. The certificate confirms that protective, reclamation and rehabilitation works as per the final mine closure provisions of the approved mining plan have been carried out by the mine owner. The three mines are Pathakhera Mine No-II UG (opened January 1970), Pathakhera Mine No-I UG (established 16 May 1963) and Satpura II UG Mine (opened June 1973), all closed after exhaustion of coal reserves. Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy attended the event.
Key facts
- Date
- 22 Oct 2024
- Company
- Western Coalfields Limited (WCL), Pathakhera Area
- District
- Betul, Madhya Pradesh
- Mines
- Pathakhera No-I UG, Pathakhera No-II UG, Satpura II UG
- Certifies
- Protective, reclamation and rehabilitation works done as per final mine closure provisions
- Minister
- G. Kishan Reddy
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The final mine closure certificates announced by the Ministry of Coal on 22 October 2024 were for mines located in which district?
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Correct answer: C — Betul, Madhya Pradesh
PIB, 22 Oct 2024: Pathakhera Mine No-I UG, Pathakhera Mine No-II UG and Satpura II UG Mine are all in Betul district, Madhya Pradesh.
The three mines that received final mine closure certificates (announced 22 October 2024) belong to which coal company?
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Correct answer: D — Western Coalfields Limited
PIB, 22 Oct 2024: the certificates were issued for the Pathakhera Area of M/s WCL (Western Coalfields Limited).