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August 1, 2025 6:03 PM

7 coal blocks auctioned in 12th round, to create 7,098 jobs: Centre

The Ministry of Coal successfully concluded the 12th round of commercial coal block auctions, with seven coal blocks awarded through forward auctions held between July 28 and July 31. This round included three fully explored and four partially explored blocks, with a cumulative geological reserve of approximately 1,761.49 million tonnes. The peak rated capacity (PRC) of the fully explored blocks stands at 5.25 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), and the auctions witnessed robust participation, yie...

July 2, 2025 1:52 PM

India’s captive and commercial coal mines register strong growth in June 2025

Coal production from India's captive and commercial mines reached 15.57 million tonnes (MT) in June 2025, while coal dispatches stood higher at 17.31 MT, according to data released by the Ministry of Coal. The first quarter of the financial year 2025–26 has shown robust year-on-year growth, with production rising by 16.39% and dispatches by 13.03% compared to the same period last year. The Ministry attributes this positive trend to enhanced operational efficiency and better utilization of min...

March 24, 2025 8:10 PM

Govt auctions 12 coal mines, projected to yield annual revenue of ₹3,330 crore

The Ministry of Coal has successfully auctioned 12 coal mines, including eight fully explored and four partially explored mines across five states, according to an official statement issued on Monday. The newly auctioned mines are expected to generate an annual revenue of ₹3,330 crore (excluding partially explored mines) and attract a capital investment of approximately ₹2,319 crore. Additionally, these mines are projected to create 20,902 employment opportunities, significantly contributin...