western coalfields is planning its expansion of ghonsa open cast coal mining project (phase-ii) in dist. yavatmal, maharashtra from 0.45 mtpa to 0.60 mtpa with an expansion of land from 128.79 hectares to 278.683 hectares. the life of the mine is 9 yrs. the mined coal is linked to mahagenco & miscellaneous consumers. environmental clearance has been received. other details could not be ascertained. [info as of: jun. 17]