Talabira II & III coal mines hit record 19.14 MT production in FY26
Operated by NLC, has achieved its highest-ever annual coal production of 19.14 million tonnes in FY 2025-26, marking an 11.28% year-on-year increase.
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India’s coal sector expands with 2 new mines, sets record production
In a significant development for India's energy sector, two new coal mines, boasting a combined Peak Rated Capacity of 7.5 million tonnes, commenced production in January…
Coal Ministry launches 9th round of commercial coal mines auction
In a significant move towards ensuring energy security and fostering economic development, the Ministry of Coal is set to launch the 9th round of Commercial Coal…
Government implements stringent measures to combat air pollution in coal mines
In a significant move towards sustainable industrial development, the government has implemented a series of guidelines and measures to curb air pollution in existing coal mines…
Government initiatives lead to significant increase in domestic coal production
In a major stride towards enhancing domestic coal production and reducing coal imports, the Government of India has implemented several measures that have yielded promising results.
Ministry of Coal extends registration date for star rating of coal mines
In a move to encourage increased participation and ensure comprehensive self-evaluation, the Ministry of Coal has announced an extension of the registration and self-evaluation deadline for…
Adequate coal availability ensured for thermal power plants
In a statement, the Coal Ministry has asserted that there is no dearth of coal for the Thermal Power Plants in the country.
Star rating registration process begins for coal and lignite mines
The Ministry of Coal has announced the beginning of the Star Rating Registration procedure for the fiscal year 2022–23 in order to encourage responsible mining practises…
Coal Ministry issues vesting orders for 22 coal mines
The Nominated Authority under the Ministry of Coal announced the issuance of Vesting Orders for 22 coal mines to successful bidders participating in the commercial coal…
NTPC’s captive coal mines witness 65% YoY growth
NTPC Ltd, India’s largest integrated power generator has recorded a coal production of 23.2 million tonnes in FY23, witnessing a 65% YoY growth against its previous…
NTPC registers outstanding performance during FY23
Country’s largest power generator, NTPC Ltd registered 11.92% growth in generation i.e., 364.2 BU in FY23 till February month, compared to the country’s generation growth of…
CIL to Launch M-Sand projects in a big way
Under The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulations) Act, 1957 (MMDR Act) and administrative control over minor minerals vests with the State Governments, and accordingly, regulated…
Coal Ministry issues allocation orders to three coal mines
Ministry of Coal issued Allocation Orders for three more coal mines today under the commercial coal mining. Representatives of successful bidder received allocation orders from Additional…
Efforts on to engage reputed mining developers cum operators in coal mines
Ministry of Coal intent to engage reputed Mining Developers cum Operators in coal mines, through open global tenders, and to ramp up domestic coal production and…
NTPC coal production growth of 51%
Coal Mining division of NTPC is maintaining its growth trajectory, has portrayed a phenomenal a year-on-year production growth of 51%.
Coal Ministry to take up additional 19 FMC projects
Ministry of Coal will be taking up additional 19 First Mile Connectivity projects for Coal India Ltd and SCCL with a capacity of 330 Million Ton…
18% jump in quality of coal supplied by CIL to consumers
The Ministry of Coal and the coal companies have taken various measures to achieve the objective of supply of quality coal to all consumers.
Efforts to enhance production under Mission Coking Coal
Government has launched 'Mission Coking Coal' in August 2021 to suggest roadmap to augment the production and utilization of domestic coking coal in India by 2030.
Coal rake dispatch begins from NTPC Talaipalli coal mines
India’s largest integrated energy company, NTPC Ltd. dispatched its first Coal Rake from NTPC Talaipalli Coal Mines to NTPC Lara Super Thermal Power Project in Chhattisgarh.…
Vedanta emerges as highest bidder for 2 coal blocks in Odisha
Vedanta has emerged as the highest bidder for two coal mines in Odisha on the second day of commercial coal mines auction.
Jaiprakash Power Ventures, highest bidder for coal mine in MP
Jaiprakash Power Ventures has emerged as the highest bidder for a coal block in Madhya Pradesh.
CIL plans to dispatch 700 MT coal in 2022-23
Coal India Ltd has planned to dispatch coal to the tune of 700 million tonnes in 2022-23, out of which 565 MT of which is earmarked…