KHADSALIYA LIGNITE MINE

Location & Connectivity

Strategically located 32 km from Bhavnagar and 21 km from the Ghogha–Dahej Ro-Ro Ferry Terminal, the mine benefits from efficient connectivity and operational accessibility.

Operations

The mine operates using the opencast dumper–shovel mining method and has an annual production capacity of 4.0 lakh MT.

Lignite from the mine serves as a critical fuel for reliable power generation at our Soda Ash captive power plant in Sutrapada. As the primary fuel mineral required for boiler operations, it plays a vital role in ensuring uninterrupted plant performance.

Compliance & Governance

The mine operates with approvals under the Mining Plan and Environment Management Plan (EMP), along with necessary clearances from State and Central Government authorities. Operations are regulated by the Coal Controller organsatoin ,Ministry of Coal ,Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS),Under Ministry of Labour & Employement ,

Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB), and Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).

Sustainability Initiatives

Mining activities are carried out across the North and South pits, with a strong focus on sustainable mining practices, including 73.00 hectares of physical reclamation and 43.54 hectares of biological reclamation.

Awards & Recognitions

The mine has received multiple recognitions for excellence in safety, sustainability, and operational performance, including:

5-Star Rating from the Ministry of Coal ,GOI ,in the Annual Rating of Coal Mines in India (2021–22)

1st Rank at the Gujarat Lignite Mines Safety & Swachhata Week (2017–18)

17 prizes at the 23rd Gujarat Lignite Mines Safety & Swachhata Pakhwada (2021–22)

11 awards at the 26th Gujarat Lignite Mines Safety & Swachhata Week (2024–25)

19 awards at the 27 th Gujarat Lignite Mines Safety & Swachhata Week (2025-26)

Smt. Bala Tandon Memorial Award for sustainable mining practices

PROCESS FLOW

Initial survey before removal of Overburden and Lignite by Total Station by own surveyor and periodically as per need verified by third party also

Removal of Overburden & Lignite by Shovel Dumper Combination

Dumping of Overburden Waste/Separate stacking of Top Soil

Final survey of cutting area and stock yard for Volume calculation and Reconciliation of Lignite and Overburden

Stacking of Mined Out Lignite in Stock yard

Storage of Lignite in Stock yard for sun drying and manual picking of impurity from mined Lignite and also cleaning of lignite is done through our pyrite separation plant (RAMDARS) also

Transportation of Lignite to GHCL Sutrapada by online dispatch system SAP through our own weighbridge for Captive power generation

Pyrite Separation Plant

We have installed India’s first Dry Lignite Beneficiation Pyrite Separation Plant based on technology of RAMDARS system to automatically separate pyrite from lignite before clean lignite is dispatched to the stockyard.

Geological Reserves

Geological reserve of Khadsaliya Lignite Mine is 7.8 million tonne and extractable reserve is 6.82 million tonne as per approved mine plan from Ministry of Coal, Govt. of India. Up to completion of financial year 2025-26, 3.26 million tonnes of lignite has already been extracted, and the balance reserve is estimated at 3.56 million tonnes. The balance life of the mine is approximately 09 years.

CSR and Welfare activities

As a responsible corporate, GHCL carries out all CSR and welfare activities in nearby villages of Khadsaliya and Hathab to promote goodwill.

Constructed two temples in Khadsaliya village, namely Shri Ramji Mandir and Shri Dhawadi Mata Mandir.

Constructed a 30,000-litre underground water tank at Hathab village to ensure availability of drinking water for residents.

Bhoomi Daan for construction of Government Secondary School.

Pond development for nearby villagers for domestic, cattle and farming use.

Reclammation:

GHCL’s lignite mines are driving sustainable land reclamation and ecological restoration. Through physical and biological reclamation initiatives, over 116.55 hectares of mined land have been transformed into fertile and productive landscapes supporting cultivation, biodiversity restoration, and ecological balance. Green belts are also being developed in de-coaled areas through regular plantation drives and environmental awareness initiatives, reinforcing GHCL’s commitment to sustainable mining and community development.

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