Coal Ministry

Scientific mine closure gets ₹40,000 crore boost from the Centre

Along with a ₹40,000 crore corpus, the government signed an agreement with Germany's GIZ to strengthen scientific mine closure, land restoration, and post-mining development

Coal gasification projects of over 22 MT capacity under implementation

Coal gasification projects with a combined capacity of 22.6 MTPA are operational or under implementation, with a new Rs 37,500 crore scheme aimed at accelerating capacity addition.

Centre to launch eighth critical mineral auction, offering 20 blocks

The eighth tranche of critical mineral auctions will offer 20 blocks across nine states, including lithium, rare earth elements and graphite, to boost domestic mineral security

Govt sets Jan schedule for first pact signing of coal-gasification projects

The coal ministry has issued the final RFP under its Rs 37,500 crore coal gasification scheme, targeting the signing of project agreements by January 4, 2027

Panel clears coal supply for Torrent's Gujarat replacement power plant

The Standing Linkage Committee recommended long-term coal linkage for Torrent Power's proposed Gujarat plant and approved coal supply proposals for projects in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan

Coal output from captive and commercial mines rose 14.9% in June

Dispatch also increased in June as three new mines, including the Urtan coking coal block, commenced production during the first quarter of FY27

Coal block allocatees now have option to produce insurance surety bonds

Coal block allocatees under the MMDR Act can now use insurance surety bonds instead of performance bank guarantees, easing financing constraints and improving business ease

India's coal imports fall 13% in April; power sector imports drop 25%

Improved domestic coal supplies helped reduce import dependence, with power sector imports falling nearly 25 per cent even as coking coal purchases edged higher

₹37,500-cr coal-gasification scheme links incentives to competitive bids

Scheme links incentives to competitive bids and project milestones, with subsidy caps and penalties to accelerate coal gasification and reduce import dependence

Coal gasification projects worth ₹65,000 cr under execution: Coal secy

Government says eight projects backed by incentive support are under implementation as India pushes coal gasification to reduce import dependence and boost industrial capacity

Coal min to organise third roadshow on coal gasification scheme on Thursday

Mumbai event will bring together investors, technology providers and coal companies as the Centre seeks to accelerate domestic coal gasification projects

India must focus on indigenous tech for coal gasification: Official

India still lacks sufficient research to determine which existing gasification technologies are best suited for the country's high-ash coal, said Rupinder Brar, additional secretary at coal ministry

Govt notifies Coal Exchange Rules, paving way for regulated coal trading

Coal Ministry notifies Coal Exchange Rules, 2026, paving the way for regulated electronic coal trading and formal price discovery in India

Coal Ministry to issue tender for ₹37,500-crore gasification scheme

The Centre plans to release the draft RFP next week as part of efforts to attract up to Rs 3 lakh crore in coal gasification investments

Coal Ministry to hold roadshow for gasification projects on May 28

The Coal Ministry will host a roadshow in New Delhi to promote coal and lignite gasification projects under the Centre's Rs 37,500-crore incentive scheme

Govt signs first commercial coal mine deals under UCG framework

Coal Ministry awards four blocks with underground gasification provisions, aiming to expand resource utilisation, boost energy security and reduce fertiliser import dependence

Coal ministry launches 15th auction, offers 17 blocks to boost output

Seventeen coal blocks, including reoffered mines, put up for auction as Centre looks to enhance domestic production and strengthen energy security

Coal Ministry to launch 15th round of commercial mine auctions on April 17

Coal Ministry to launch 15th auction round of commercial coal mines on April 17, aiming to boost domestic supply, attract investments and strengthen India's energy security

Centre aims to make India self-reliant in minerals sector: G Kishan Reddy

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

Coal imports slip 8.5% in Feb amid record stockpiles, firm global prices

India's coal import dropped 8.5 per cent to 16.55 million tonnes in February on record stockpile of domestic coal and firmness in seaborne prices. The country's coal import is poised to maintain a weak trend this month with domestic miners making efforts to liquidate stockpiles. "A record high stockpile of domestic coal and firm seaborne prices resulted in a drop in thermal coal imports. With the domestic miners endeavouring to liquidate stocks, the weak trend in imports is expected to continue during the current month," mjunction MD & CEO Vinaya Varma said. mjunction services is a B2B e-commerce platform and joint venture between Tata Steel and Steel Authority of India. The import in February 2024-25 stood at 18.10 (MT), according to data compiled by mjunction services limited. On a month-on-month basis, coal import in February was almost flat as against 16.64 MT in January 2026. Of the total imports in February, non-coking coal imports stood at 9.80 MT, lower than 11.08 MT ...