Coal Mines

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

China's coal-rich province suspends mines development till 2020

Besides cutting its coal production capacity by over 100 million tonnes, the province will also suspend the development of more coal mines

Over 38 workers dead in two coal mine explosions in China

Over 38 workers dead in two coal mine explosions in China

Meghalaya cabinet urges central govt to exempt the state from coal mine laws

The Meghalaya cabinet on Friday decided to urge the central government to exempt the state from the purview of the Coal Mines Act.

7 dead, 17 trapped in flooded coal mine in northern China

Seven coal miners have died and 17 are trapped after a shaft flooded at a mine in northern China.