Coal India Ltd to Launch M-Sand Projects in Broader Schemes

Coal India Ltd to Launch M-Sand Projects in Broader Schemes

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Category : Business and economics Published on: February 01 2023

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  • Coal India Ltd (CIL) has envisaged processing the fragmented rock (known as Overburden Rocks (OB) for sand production in mines.
  • OB material contains about 60% sandstone by volume which is harnessed through crushing and processing of Overburden.
  • M sand is a form of artificial sand, manufactured by crushing large hard stones, mainly rocks or granite, into fine particles, which are then washed and finely graded. 
  • It is widely used as a substitute for river sand for construction purposes, mostly in the production of concrete and mortar mix.
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