New Delhi, Nov 25 (PTI) Orissa Alloy Steel Pvt Ltd has won a coal mine in Jharkhand on the third day of 10th round of commercial coal mine auction, a release said on Monday.

The Kerendari BC North mine, which is partially explored, has reserves of 600 million tonnes (MT).

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"On the third day, one coal block was put up for auction," the coal ministry said in a statement.

The coal ministry launched the auction of coal blocks for commercial mining under 10th round on June 21. After evaluation of bids, forward e-auction for nine blocks began last week.

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NLC India, ACC, and JSW Energy Utkal were among the five companies that bagged five mines on the first day of auction on Thursday. Sarda Energy and Minerals Ltd and S M Steels and Power Ltd bagged two blocks on the second day of commercial coal mines auction.

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