Canadian firm, Cooper Minerals Inc. announced that work has commenced on its coal project in Pakistan where Cooper holds a 60% interest in AJK Coal Mining Co. (Private) Ltd, according to a news release.
The initial work programme consists of surveying underground mine workings and mapping and sampling of coal seams located in these workings. This programme is designed to assess potential for near term coal production. There are local markets for coal production in the area including a cement plant.
The properties consist of 2,230 acres of land for exploration and production of coal located within Kotli coal district, Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
Published in The Express Tribune, October 1st, 2011.
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Interesting news, might prove to be reinvention of wheel on canadian side.