Coal Mines

The latest round will offer fully and partially explored coal blocks under liberal terms, with no end-use restrictions and 100 per cent FDI through the automatic route.

The 147 commercial coal mines auctioned since 2020 are expected to generate ₹47,500 crore in annual revenue and create 490,000 jobs across nine states

Captive mines produced 68.98 MT up to September 10, up 5 per cent year-on-year, while the government expects output to cross 190 MT during the current financial year

Coal output from captive and commercial mines rose to 14.78 million tonnes in July, with the government citing higher productivity and improved capacity utilisation.

The Coal Ministry received 21 bids from 16 companies, including four first-time participants, for eight of the 23 coal blocks offered in the latest auction round

The Mines Ministry has directed agencies and states to fast-track mineral exploration and operationalisation of auctioned blocks to strengthen mineral security

IEA flags India among top coal mine methane emitters, highlighting gaps in reporting and the urgent need for cost-effective emission reduction measures

The government will launch the 15th round of commercial coal mine auctions in Mumbai, aiming to boost domestic supply, attract investment, and strengthen energy security

Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy on Monday said that the Centre aims to reduce dependence on imports and make the country 'atma nirbhar' (self-reliant) in the minerals sector. Speaking at a roadshow organised by the Mines Ministry on the 7th Tranche Auction of critical mineral blocks and Tranche-2 Exploration Licence, he said the union government's top priorities are to make the country benefit from the mineral wealth and increase employment generation. "I would like to say on behalf of the Centre. The government does not not work for revenue in the mineral sector. It takes major steps to make the country atma nirbhar in the mineral sector," he said. Observing that there are a lot of opportunities for extraction of critical minerals in urban mining and coal gasification in the future, he urged the private sector to work together with PSUs, state governments and others. Union Mines Secretary Piyush Goyal said during FY 2025-26, a record 212 mineral blocks were auctioned

"The utilisation of coal from the Jharkhand block will reduce the cost of power generation, thereby ensuring affordable and uninterrupted power supply to Uttar Pradesh," a senior official said

Production from captive and commercial coal mines crossed 200 million tonnes in FY26, surpassing last year's output ahead of schedule and marking a key milestone for India's coal sector

Captive and commercial coal production rose sharply in February, supported by policy measures and expanded mining capacity, with the Coal Ministry projecting continued stability in supplies

Coal India's Gevra mine will become the world's top coal-producing mine next year by achieving the output of 63 million tonnes, surpassing the US mines, a top official said on Sunday. Gevra mine, operated by South Eastern Coalfields Ltd (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India, is India's largest opencast coal mine. Operational since 1981, the Gevra mine will produce 56 million tonnes this year. The mine has already received the environmental clearance to expand capacity to 70 million tonnes per annum. In an interview with PTI here, SECL CMD Harish Duhan said, "By next year, only Gevra mine will be producing 63 MT and will become the number one mine in the world." Black Thunder Mine in Wyoming's Powder River Basin in the US is the world's largest coal mine with an output of 61-62 million tonnes, followed by North Antelope Rochelle Mine. SECL is fully prepared to achieve a production target of 56 million tonnes from Gevra acknowledged as India's largest coal mine this financial year, t

The death toll in the coal mine blast in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district has climbed to 30, with two more persons succumbing to injuries at a hospital here, an official said on Tuesday. Both were residents of Katigorah in Assam's Cachar district and were undergoing treatment at the Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH). "Two persons injured in the coal mine blast died at the SMCH hospital on Monday night. They have been identified as Ramchandra Baishnab and Nimaruddin," the health department official said. Altogether, nine injured miners were admitted to the SMCH after the February 5 incident. The blast had occurred at an illegally operated coal mine in the remote Thangsku area of Mynsngat village in adjoining Meghalaya. The Meghalaya government has ordered a judicial inquiry into the incident to ascertain the circumstances leading to the blast and fix responsibility. The Assam government had announced ex gratia of Rs 5 lakh to the families of each deceased from the

Coal production and dispatches from captive and commercial mines rose in December and Q3 FY26, reflecting their rising contribution to India's domestic coal supply

Government has amended the Colliery Control Rules to remove the CCO's prior permission for opening coal and lignite mines, aiming to cut delays and simplify approvals

Draft mineral concession rules propose letting captive mine owners sell surplus output after meeting end-use needs, alongside steps to ease operations and promote deep-seated exploration

Standing committee flags incomplete DMF projects, uneven funds and weak oversight in PMKKKY

Under the current provisions, captive mine operators are allowed to sell only up to 50 per cent of their annual coal or lignite output after meeting the requirements of their linked end-use plants

India this year proposed increasing its coal power capacity by 46% from the current 210 GW while doubling its non-fossil fuel capacity of 500 GW by 2030