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Cerrejon puts Colombia in spotlight

Journal Article · · Coal Age; (United States)
OSTI ID:5167149

The Cerrejon project in Colombia is described. Production will commence within 2 years and the operation is likely to become one of the largest bituminous coal mines in the world, scheduled to produce 15 million t/y by opencast working. The geology of the site is indicated. Of the 55 seams, 40 will be worked during the lifetime of the mine. All the coal is destined for export.

OSTI ID:
5167149
Journal Information:
Coal Age; (United States), Journal Name: Coal Age; (United States) Vol. 88:11; ISSN COLAA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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