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Total Coal reserve of the country is 285863 million ton. Indian Coal contains higher percentage of Ash hence washing of coal is necessary. Steel Industry requires coking coal whereas Power sector requires non-coking coal Coal India limited is world's largest coal producing company. In 2010-12 its production was 431 Million Ton. Average Sale Price of All grades of CIL OC Mines (2010-11)/Ton Average Cost Price of All grades of CIL OC Mines (2010-11)/Ton `1028 `583

Coal Mines can be classified into 3 category Open Cast Under Ground Mixed In 2010-11 Total Demand of Coal Domestic Supply Import 693 624 69

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