Opencast mine bro..Singareni valla inactive mining place. So chala deep vuntundhi. So quite dangerous

NLC India Limited continues its commitment to community welfare through the successful operation of its Mobile Medical Dispensary (MMD) in the project-affected villages of Machhakata and New Patrapara South Opencast Projects (OCP), Angul District, Odisha. Since 25 November 2025, the Mobile Medical Dispensary has been providing essential healthcare services, including medical consultations, medicines, and health guidance directly to local communities, ensuring improved access to healthcare for residents in and around the project areas. The initiative has particularly benefited elderly people, women, and children by bringing quality healthcare services closer to their homes and reducing the challenges associated with accessing distant medical facilities. Through this programme, NLC India Limited reaffirms its commitment to inclusive growth, sustainable community development, and improving the quality of life in project-affected areas. #NLCIndiaLimited #NLCIL #MobileMedicalDispensary #HealthcareForAll #CommunityDevelopment #CSR @CoalMinistry @kishanreddybjp @satishdubeyy

"The specific danger here is giant opencast strip mining of the seabed in Taranaki for vanadium to be used to build US weapons. The fast-tracking of it... and more mining - including on conservation land."

మంచిర్యాల జిల్లాలో రెండో రోజు పర్యటనలో భాగంగా శ్రీరాంపూర్ ఉపరితల గనిని సందర్శించిన రాష్ట్ర ఉప ముఖ్యమంత్రి, ఇంధన శాఖ మంత్రి శ్రీ భట్టి విక్రమార్క మల్లు ఉపరితల గ‌ని వ్యూ పాయింట్ వద్ద మొక్కను నాటారు. చిత్రంలో రాష్ట్ర ఐటీ, పరిశ్రమల శాఖ మంత్రి శ్రీ దుద్దిళ్ల శ్రీధర్ బాబు కూడా ఉన్నారు. As part of his second-day tour of Mancherial district, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Energy Shri Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu planted a sapling at the viewpoint of the Srirampur Opencast Mine during his visit to the mine. State Minister for Information Technology and Industries Shri Duddilla Sridhar Babu is also seen in the picture.

సింగరేణి సంస్థ సీఎండీ డాక్టర్ బుద్ద‌ప్రకాష్ జ్యోతి, ఐఏఎస్ శుక్రవారం శ్రీరాంపూర్ ఏరియాలో పర్యటించారు. ఈ సందర్భంగా తొలుత శ్రీరాంపూర్ ఓపెన్‌కాస్ట్ గనిని సందర్శించి గని కార్యకలాపాలను పరిశీలించారు. నిర్దేశిత లక్ష్యాల మేరకు బొగ్గు ఉత్పత్తి, బొగ్గు రవాణా చేపట్టాలని సంబంధిత అధికారులను ఆదేశించారు. అనంతరం శ్రీరాంపూర్ జీఎం కార్యాలయంలో బెల్లంపల్లి రీజియన్ పరిధిలోని శ్రీరాంపూర్, మందమర్రి, బెల్లంపల్లి ఏరియాల జనరల్ మేనేజర్లతో ప్రత్యేక సమీక్షా సమావేశాన్ని నిర్వహించారు. ఈ సమావేశంలో బొగ్గు ఉత్పత్తి, బొగ్గు రవాణా, ఓవర్‌బర్డెన్ తొలగింపు పనుల పురోగతిని సమీక్షించారు. ఈ సందర్భంగా సీఎండీ మాట్లాడుతూ, నిర్దేశిత లక్ష్యాలను సాధించడంతో పాటు భద్రతకు అత్యంత ప్రాధాన్యత ఇస్తూ నాణ్యమైన బొగ్గు ఉత్పత్తిపై ప్రత్యేక దృష్టి సారించాలని అధికారులకు సూచించారు. ఉత్పత్తి మరియు రవాణా కార్యకలాపాల్లో సమన్వయంతో పనిచేసి సంస్థ లక్ష్యాల సాధనకు కృషి చేయాలని ఆదేశించారు. ఈ కార్యక్రమంలో సంస్థ డైరెక్టర్ (ఆపరేషన్స్) శ్రీ ఎల్వీ సూర్యనారాయణ, డైరెక్టర్ (ప్రాజెక్ట్స్ అండ్ ప్లానింగ్) శ్రీ కె. వెంకటేశ్వర్లు, డైరెక్టర్ (పర్సనల్ అండ్ ఫైనాన్స్) శ్రీ గౌతమ్ పోట్రు, ఐఏఎస్‌, ఈడీ (కోల్ మూవ్‌మెంట్) శ్రీ వెంకన్న, ఐఆర్‌టీఎస్‌, జీఎం (కో-ఆర్డినేషన్ & మార్కెటింగ్) శ్రీ టి. శ్రీనివాస్‌తో పాటు శ్రీరాంపూర్, మందమర్రి, బెల్లంపల్లి ఏరియాల జీఎంలు శ్రీ శ్రీనివాస్, శ్రీ రాధాకృష్ణ, శ్రీ శ్రీరమేష్ , జీఎం(ప‌ర్స‌న‌ల్‌) వెల్ఫేర్ శ్రీ కిర‌ణ్ కుమార్‌ తదితరులు పాల్గొన్నారు. Singareni CMD Dr. Buddhaprakash Jyoti, IAS visited the Srirampur Area on Friday evening. During the visit, he first inspected the Srirampur Opencast Mine and reviewed the ongoing mining operations. He instructed officials to ensure coal production and coal transportation are carried out as per the prescribed targets. Later, at the Srirampur General Manager’s Office, the CMD conducted a special review meeting with the General Managers of Srirampur, Mandamarri, and Bellampalli Areas under the Bellampalli Region. The meeting focused on reviewing the progress of coal production, coal dispatch, and overburden removal activities in all mines of the region. Addressing the officials, he emphasized the need to achieve the stipulated targets while giving utmost priority to safety and maintaining high standards in coal production. He directed the management teams to focus on producing quality coal and to ensure effective coordination in production and transportation activities to achieve the company’s objectives. The meeting was attended by Director (Operations) Sri L.V. Suryanarayana, Director (Projects & Planning) Sri K. Venkateswarlu, Director (Personnel & Finance) Sri Gowtham Potru, IAS, Executive Director (Coal Movement) Sri Venkanna, IRTS, General Manager (Coordination & Marketing) Sri T. Srinivas, and the General Managers of Srirampur, Mandamarri, and Bellampalli Areas, Sri Srinivas, Sri Radhakrishna, and Sri Sriramesh, respectively and GM(Per), Welfare Sri.Kiran Kumar along with other senior officials.

Inauguration of Core Drilling Machine in MT Laboratory, CMPDI Shri Ajay Kumar, Director (T/P&D), CMPDI, inaugurated a Core Drilling Machine in the Mining Technology (MT) Laboratory, a unit under Under Ground Department (UMD) of CMPDI, Ranchi on 12.06.2026 in the presence of Shri Pramod Kumar, GM (UMD) and other senior officials of CMPDI. The newly installed machine will facilitate the preparation of core samples for Physico-Mechanical Properties (PMP) testing of rock and coal lumps obtained from underground mines, opencast mines, and other sources. Physico-Mechanical Properties determines material strength, deformation limits, and structural integrity, primarily useful for designing safe underground mines, optimizing drilling and cutting operations, and evaluating geotechnical stability. #CMPDI #CIL #MTLab #UMD #CoreDrilling @kishanreddybjp @satishdubeyy @CoalIndiaHQ @CoalMinistry

Renewables are here now, dogger bank has just come online, most of our wind energy is offshore and isn't on landscape, no renewables damage a landscape like coal mining and opencast mines. There aren't any coal power stations left, how do you expect to get power from shitty coal?

A plaid led council denied a planning application for a coal opencast mine in Carmarthenshire. Are you planning to make steel out of silage? Stop pretending you support industry and employment.

Hi, from UK that's good news if my clean lungs from giving up smoking are anything to go from! You're mainly opencast there aren't you? UK were mainly deep mines - it was a big thing in the 1950s ad 60s when I was growing up but they are shut down now.

Proposals outlined for wind farm on restored opencast site ift.tt/Ram3LV5

Proposals outlined for wind farm on restored opencast site ift.tt/QBEsVgN

Proposals outlined for wind farm on restored opencast site ift.tt/MBDJAbu

Ancient woodland saved in council’s rejection of UK’s last opencast coal application thecanary.co/uk/news/2026/06…

Tharisa , as near to zero on book/price as it gets, KML opencast, layered pgm/au, no doubt the lowest cost producer incoming worldwide, what angloplats was now THA...good operation..and near a breakout for LT...

Looking for employment 😩...I have *Blasting assistant and Competent A certificates in opencast mining *Diploma in Hospitality Management Experience as a *plant attendant and crusher *Cashier and a griller

@burngold @FrankWAuthor I think this is an old Opencast Mining site. They're all over the place sometimes only a couple of fields. Topsoil stripped, notice the grey mudstone and yellow sandstone backfill below. Also a lack of mature trees and hedgerows 🧐.

The Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) has once again demonstrated its commitment not only to efficient coal mining operations but also to environmental stewardship after mine closure. In recognition of the successful closure of the Dorli-2 Opencast Mine in Bellampalli Area in accordance with the guidelines prescribed by the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, the Coal Controller Organisation (CCO) has refunded approximately Rs. 40 crore, including interest, that had been deposited at the commencement of the project. This can be regarded as a recognition of the environmentally sustainable initiatives being implemented by SCCL under the guidance and directions of the State Government. SCCL meticulously implemented all components of the Mine Closure Plan, including environmental protection measures, land reclamation, rehabilitation activities, and other statutory requirements from the beginning of mining operations until mine closure. Consequently, the Coal Controller Organisation, under the Ministry of Coal, has released the deposited amount along with accrued interest. The refund is being viewed as a recognition of SCCL's commitment to environmental sustainability, transparency, and faithful implementation of all commitments made under the approved Mine Closure Plan. It also highlights SCCL's continued emphasis on sustainable mining practices that balance resource extraction with environmental conservation. What is an Escrow Deposit? When is it Refunded? Whenever a new coal mine is proposed, the Coal Controller Organisation, an agency under the Ministry of Coal, prescribes various environmental protection measures and mine closure obligations that must be implemented throughout the life of the mine and upon its closure. To ensure compliance, the mining company is required to estimate the expenditure involved in implementing these measures and deposit the corresponding amount as an escrow fund. An agreement is executed among the Coal Controller Organisation, the mining company, and the concerned bank, under which the amount is deposited. Upon completion of the mine's life, if the company successfully implements all environmental and mine closure commitments as per the approved plan, the escrow deposit is refunded along with interest. Dorli-2 Mine Closure and Refund of Deposit SCCL obtained approvals for the Dorli-2 Opencast Mine in Bellampalli Area during 2013-14. As required under the regulations, the company deposited an estimated amount of Rs. 26.79 crore with the State Bank of India in the name of the Coal Controller Organisation towards implementation of environmental and mine closure activities. After producing coal for seven years, the mine was closed during 2023-24. Throughout the project period, SCCL implemented the committed environmental and rehabilitation measures in a phased manner. To verify whether all commitments had been fulfilled, a third-party audit was conducted in July 2024 by the Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur, West Bengal. The audit confirmed that all mine closure obligations had been satisfactorily completed and that SCCL had fully complied with the prescribed norms. Based on the audit findings, Deputy Assistant Coal Controller Shri Akash Shiva Hare, in a recent communication, informed SCCL that the deposited amount along with accrued interest would be refunded. Out of the total refundable amount of approximately Rs. 40 crore, 90% amounting to Rs. 36.63 crore is being released immediately. The remaining 10% will be released after examination of provisions related to Just Transition measures. Thus, nearly Rs. 40 crore is expected to be credited back to SCCL. The Singareni management has expressed satisfaction over this development. Key Environmental and Mine Closure Measures Implemented by SCCL 1. Afforestation and Ecological Restoration SCCL developed dense forest cover over an area of 162.517 hectares in the mined-out region, effectively restoring green cover comparable to the dense forest that existed before mining operations. 2. Topsoil Conservation and Reuse Before excavation commenced, approximately 19.76 lakh cubic metres of fertile topsoil were carefully removed and stored separately. This topsoil was later spread over overburden dumps and used for plantation activities, resulting in the development of dense vegetation over the Dorli overburden dumps. 3. Air Pollution Control Measures To minimize air pollution during mining operations, SCCL: •Installed dust collectors on drilling machines. •Adopted wet drilling practices. •Deployed one 28-kilolitre water sprinkler and two 10-kilolitre water sprinklers for continuous dust suppression. •Installed mist sprayers at coal bunkers and CHP facilities. 4. Green Belt Development and Environmental Monitoring Extensive plantations were raised along both sides of haul roads, creating substantial green belts. Environmental audits were conducted by the Environmental Protection Training and Research Institute (EPTRI), Hyderabad, a government-recognized institution, which confirmed that air pollution remained within prescribed limits. 5. Water Pollution Prevention Measures To prevent contamination of water bodies, SCCL: •Constructed 10 kilometres of garland drains around the opencast mine. •Built two check dams to prevent discharge of muddy water into natural streams. •Established five settling tanks. •Treated mine discharge water before releasing it into nearby canals. These measures were also audited and certified by EPTRI. Safety and Post-Closure Management Following mine closure, SCCL implemented comprehensive safety measures at the site. Security personnel and supervisors were deployed, fencing was erected around the mine area, and structures created during mining operations were dismantled safely and systematically. After inspecting these measures and verifying the expenditure incurred, the audit team expressed satisfaction and recommended refund of the escrow deposit to SCCL. Speaking on the occasion, Director (Projects & Planning) Shri K. Venkateswarlu stated that the refund of the escrow deposit is a testimony to SCCL's sincere and responsible approach towards mine closure activities. He recalled that in the past, a similar refund of approximately Rs. 4 crore had been received for a closed underground mine(RK-8, Srirampur Area) after successful completion of mine closure obligations. He further stated that, in accordance with the directives of the State Government, SCCL is implementing similarly robust environmental protection and sustainability measures in several other mines that are currently in the closure stage. He further stated that closure-related works at several other mines have also been completed, and SCCL expects to receive escrow deposit refunds pertaining to those mines in the near future. He stated that the inspections relating to the Dorli-1 Mine are also in the final stages, and accordingly, there is a possibility of SCCL receiving a refund of escrow deposits exceeding Rs. 60 crore in respect of that mine as well

Singareni Achieves another Milestone in Sustainable Mining Centre Appreciates SCCL for Adherence to Environmental Standards Central Agency Refunds Rs. 40 Crore Escrow Deposit with Interest Singareni Sets a Benchmark in the Closure of Dorli-2 Mine Soon Over Rs. 60 Crore More Likely to be Received in Connection with Dorli-1 Mine The Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) has once again demonstrated its commitment not only to efficient coal mining operations but also to environmental stewardship after mine closure. In recognition of the successful closure of the Dorli-2 Opencast Mine in Bellampalli Area in accordance with the guidelines prescribed by the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, the Coal Controller Organisation (CCO) has refunded approximately Rs. 40 crore, including interest, that had been deposited at the commencement of the project. This can be regarded as a recognition of the environmentally sustainable initiatives being implemented by SCCL under the guidance and directions of the State Government. SCCL meticulously implemented all components of the Mine Closure Plan, including environmental protection measures, land reclamation, rehabilitation activities, and other statutory requirements from the beginning of mining operations until mine closure. Consequently, the Coal Controller Organisation, under the Ministry of Coal, has released the deposited amount along with accrued interest. The refund is being viewed as a recognition of SCCL's commitment to environmental sustainability, transparency, and faithful implementation of all commitments made under the approved Mine Closure Plan. It also highlights SCCL's continued emphasis on sustainable mining practices that balance resource extraction with environmental conservation. What is an Escrow Deposit? When is it Refunded? Whenever a new coal mine is proposed, the Coal Controller Organisation, an agency under the Ministry of Coal, prescribes various environmental protection measures and mine closure obligations that must be implemented throughout the life of the mine and upon its closure. To ensure compliance, the mining company is required to estimate the expenditure involved in implementing these measures and deposit the corresponding amount as an escrow fund. An agreement is executed among the Coal Controller Organisation, the mining company, and the concerned bank, under which the amount is deposited. Upon completion of the mine's life, if the company successfully implements all environmental and mine closure commitments as per the approved plan, the escrow deposit is refunded along with interest. Dorli-2 Mine Closure and Refund of Deposit SCCL obtained approvals for the Dorli-2 Opencast Mine in Bellampalli Area during 2013-14. As required under the regulations, the company deposited an estimated amount of Rs. 26.79 crore with the State Bank of India in the name of the Coal Controller Organisation towards implementation of environmental and mine closure activities. After producing coal for seven years, the mine was closed during 2023-24. Throughout the project period, SCCL implemented the committed environmental and rehabilitation measures in a phased manner. To verify whether all commitments had been fulfilled, a third-party audit was conducted in July 2024 by the Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur, West Bengal. The audit confirmed that all mine closure obligations had been satisfactorily completed and that SCCL had fully complied with the prescribed norms. Based on the audit findings, Deputy Assistant Coal Controller Shri Akash Shiva Hare, in a recent communication, informed SCCL that the deposited amount along with accrued interest would be refunded. Out of the total refundable amount of approximately Rs. 40 crore, 90% amounting to Rs. 36.63 crore is being released immediately. The remaining 10% will be released after examination of provisions related to Just Transition measures. Thus, nearly Rs. 40 crore is expected to be credited back to SCCL. The Singareni management has expressed satisfaction over this development. Key Environmental and Mine Closure Measures Implemented by SCCL 1. Afforestation and Ecological Restoration SCCL developed dense forest cover over an area of 162.517 hectares in the mined-out region, effectively restoring green cover comparable to the dense forest that existed before mining operations. 2. Topsoil Conservation and Reuse Before excavation commenced, approximately 19.76 lakh cubic metres of fertile topsoil were carefully removed and stored separately. This topsoil was later spread over overburden dumps and used for plantation activities, resulting in the development of dense vegetation over the Dorli overburden dumps. 3. Air Pollution Control Measures To minimize air pollution during mining operations, SCCL: •Installed dust collectors on drilling machines. •Adopted wet drilling practices. •Deployed one 28-kilolitre water sprinkler and two 10-kilolitre water sprinklers for continuous dust suppression. •Installed mist sprayers at coal bunkers and CHP facilities. 4. Green Belt Development and Environmental Monitoring Extensive plantations were raised along both sides of haul roads, creating substantial green belts. Environmental audits were conducted by the Environmental Protection Training and Research Institute (EPTRI), Hyderabad, a government-recognized institution, which confirmed that air pollution remained within prescribed limits. 5. Water Pollution Prevention Measures To prevent contamination of water bodies, SCCL: •Constructed 10 kilometres of garland drains around the opencast mine. •Built two check dams to prevent discharge of muddy water into natural streams. •Established five settling tanks. •Treated mine discharge water before releasing it into nearby canals. These measures were also audited and certified by EPTRI. Safety and Post-Closure Management Following mine closure, SCCL implemented comprehensive safety measures at the site. Security personnel and supervisors were deployed, fencing was erected around the mine area, and structures created during mining operations were dismantled safely and systematically. After inspecting these measures and verifying the expenditure incurred, the audit team expressed satisfaction and recommended refund of the escrow deposit to SCCL. Speaking on the occasion, Director (Projects & Planning) Shri K. Venkateswarlu stated that the refund of the escrow deposit is a testimony to SCCL's sincere and responsible approach towards mine closure activities. He recalled that in the past, a similar refund of approximately Rs. 4 crore had been received for a closed underground mine(RK-8, Srirampur Area) after successful completion of mine closure obligations. He further stated that, in accordance with the directives of the State Government, SCCL is implementing similarly robust environmental protection and sustainability measures in several other mines that are currently in the closure stage. He further stated that closure-related works at several other mines have also been completed, and SCCL expects to receive escrow deposit refunds pertaining to those mines in the near future. He stated that the inspections relating to the Dorli-1 Mine are also in the final stages, and accordingly, there is a possibility of SCCL receiving a refund of escrow deposits exceeding Rs. 60 crore in respect of that mine as well.