Coal Mines

NLC India commences coal mining operations in Odisha; achieves renewable energy generation capacity of 1,404 mw during FY20

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NLC had said that the production of 20 million tonnes of coal per annum from Talabira II and III coal blocks would fuel its 4,200 MW thermal power.

Govt further opens up coal mining; allows non-coal cos to bid, removes end-use restriction

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In a bid to attract investments and boost domestic coal production, the government on Wednesday approved promulgation of an ordinance to open up coal mining in the country to non-coal companies while removing restrictions on end-use of the fuel

JSW Steel, promoters acquire around 88% stake in bankrupt Monnet Ispat after NCLT approves Rs 2,875 cr bid

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Monnet Ispat, once one of the country's foremost steelmakers, ran a successful coal-based sponge iron plant with an annual capacity of 1.5 million tonnes in Chhattisgrah

NTPC to set up subsidiary to handle coal mining operations soon, plans to list it on stock exchanges

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This will help NTPC in recruiting professional and have a different cadre which would eventually help in their career progression

Anil Agarwal says Vedanta, Anglo American could join hands to mine coal in India; billionaire optimistic about Tuticorin smelter

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Vedanta will reportedly play the role of a "catalyst” if Anglo American decides to set foot on the Indian subcontinent.

Supreme Court cancels 88 mining leases in Goa, says can't operate beyond 15 March

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SC cancelled 88 mining leases in Goa that were renewed by the state govt in 2015 just before Mines and Minerals Act mandated the auction of mining leases.