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In a major push to enhance India’s domestic energy capacity, the Ministry of Coal has simplified the approval process for coal and lignite exploration and slashed the timelines for completing Geological Reports (GRs) by three months. The…

In a significant boost to India’s commercial mining programme, the Ministry of Coal has successfully auctioned three coal blocks with a combined peak rated capacity (PRC) of 49 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) during the 13th round of…

India’s commercial coal mining framework is set to deliver a major economic boost, with the latest round of auctions expected to generate ₹4,620 crore in revenue and create over 66,000 employment opportunities, according to official…

State-run mining giant Coal India Limited (CIL) has appointed Sanoj Kumar Jha as its Interim Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD), effective immediately, following the superannuation of the outgoing CMD, Pramod Agrawal. The announcement…

The Coal Ministry is set to finalize the rules and framework for India’s first Coal Exchange by the end of November 2025, paving the way for transparent, market-driven coal trading in the country, Coal Secretary Amrit Lal Meena announced on…

In a major policy shift aimed at accelerating clean coal technologies, the Government of India is set to do away with mandatory green clearance for pilot projects involving underground coal gasification (UCG). The move is intended to…

The Ministry of Coal on Thursday announced the launch of auction for 41 coal mines under the latest round of commercial coal mining, aimed at enhancing domestic coal production and reducing import dependence. The mines on offer are spread…

In a move aimed at modernizing India’s coal sector and promoting cleaner coal utilization, the Government of India is set to introduce specific provisions for Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) within the upcoming coal auction framework.…