Mach & Dukki Steam Coal (5,500 – 7,200 kcal/kg)
Supplying high-calorific sub-bituminous steam coal (5,500-7,200 kcal/kg) from Mach, Degari, and Dukki coalfields. Ideal for cement kilns, brickworks, and thermal power.
- SGS / AHK Certified
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- Bulk & Container FCL
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- Origin: Mach
Mineral Concession & Provenance
Balochistan contains over 450 million tons of proven coal reserves across the Sor Range, Degari, Mach, and Dukki coalfields. Balochistan Minerals extracts and distributes high-energy sub-bituminous to bituminous steam coal. Recognized for its exceptionally high gross calorific value (up to 7,200 kcal/kg) and low ash percentage, our coal provides intense, cost-effective thermal energy for cement clinker kilns, lime kilns, ceramic plants, and regional thermal power stations.
Certified Chemical Composition
| Chemical Compound / Property | Guaranteed Basis | Typical Mine Assay | Rejection Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Calorific Value (GCV - ARB) | 5,800 kcal/kg Basis | 6,200 – 7,150 kcal/kg | Below 5,200 kcal/kg |
| Total Moisture (ARB) | 8.00% Max | 4.50% – 7.20% | Above 10.00% |
| Ash Content (Dry Basis) | 10.00% Max | 6.20% – 8.80% | Above 14.00% |
| Volatile Matter (Dry Basis) | 36.00% – 42.00% | 37.80% – 40.50% | Outside 32% – 45% |
| Fixed Carbon | 45.00% Min | 48.00% – 54.00% | Below 40.00% |
| Total Sulfur | 3.50% Max | 2.20% – 3.20% | Above 5.00% |
| Hardgrove Grindability Index (HGI) | 50 – 65 | 55 – 62 | Below 45 |
* All composite assays are sampled strictly in compliance with ISO protocols. Official certificate of analysis (COA) issued per parcel by independent international inspection surveyors (SGS / Alfred H. Knight / Cotecna) prior to vessel loading.
Grain Sizing & Particle Distribution
Industrial Off-Take & Usability
Cement Clinker Rotary Kilns
High thermal output ($>6,000 ext{kcal/kg}$) and high volatile matter ensure rapid ignition and sustained clinkering zone temperatures ($1,450^circ ext{C}$).
Steel Re-Rolling & Forging Furnaces
Low-ash coal used in coal-gasifier units producing clean synthetic fuel gas for billet heating furnaces.
Thermal Power Generation
Blended with imported Indonesian or South African coal to optimize thermal efficiency and reduce overall fuel unit costs.
Brickworks & Lime Calcination
Fast-burning fuel for continuous Hoffman and Bull trench kilns producing structural clay bricks and refractory lime.
Mine-to-Port Supply Chain
Integrated handling and transport protocols guarantee that cargo arrives without contamination, moisture elevation, or grain degradation.
