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Tag: Coal Mines
15 coal mines to start production
As many as 15 more coal mines that were auctioned last year would begin production by March 31, taking the number of total producing mines to 23, the government said.
Govt to exploit unviable coal mines to make urea: Gadkari
Government will soon exploit economically unviable coal mines for gasification to produce cheaper urea to cut down on huge Rs.55,000-crore annual subsidy on the fertiliser, Union Minister Gadkari said.
India to sell more coal mines in production push: Swarup
India will auction another eight coal blocks to private steel, cement and electricity companies in January, coal secretary Anil Swarup said, as it races to more than double output to 1.5 billion tonne.
Centre to put 8 coal mines on the block
The government will put on the block eight more mines after 10 mines are auctioned in the third phase, a top official said.
OPGC to select MDO for coal mines
After winning back the Manoharpur and dip side of Manoharpur blocks, Odisha Power Generation Corporation (OPGC)
We will reach the target of 1 billion tonne per annum by 2020
It will be a game changer in the sense of providing a platform for transparent auctions of coal blocks. These blocks were earlier allocated in such a manner that the Supreme Court and other agencies had concerns over its allocations, leading to its cancellation.
Coal Mines Bill gets Parliament nod
With the passing of the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Bill 2015 by the Rajya Sabha, the Bill gets the approval of the Parliament. Earlier, the Lok Sabha had passed this Bill on March 4, 2015.
Power Play
The power sector had been facing serious challenges over the past few years. The key issues pertain to shortfall in supply of coal and gas, delay in clearances for projects and the declining financial health of electricity distribution utilities.
Coal e-auctions likely by February
The Coal Ministry has issued draft guidelines for reallocation of coal mines cancelled by the SC, marking the duties of the authorities appointed to operate the ordinance issued. The Centre plans to conduct a two-stage auction under the Coal Mines Special Provisions Ordinance.


