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CIL builds 175.5 MT coal buffer ahead of summer 2026
By March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

Coal India Limited (CIL) has put in place a three-layer coal reserve of about 175.5 million tonnes as electricity demand begins to rise ahead of the summer of 2026. The company said the stock position is designed to ensure an uninterrupted domestic supply during the peak consumption period. CIL stated that power demand started increasing in January, an early indicator of higher summer requirements. In response, the company highlighted the scale of coal available across…

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Asia’s coal market split between rising domestic use and shrinking exports
By September 24, 2025September 24, 2025

Asia remains the largest producer of thermal coal, with China, India, and Indonesia driving output. Domestic consumption in these countries is set to grow, while the seaborne coal market faces a decline, according to Reuters. Together, China, India, and Indonesia account for over 70% of global coal production. Their output has expanded in recent years to meet increasing energy needs. Outside these three, production in Australia, Russia, the United States, and South Africa mainly supplies…

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BCCL restarts coal production at legacy PB Project in Jharkhand
By July 11, 2025October 28, 2025

Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL), has restarted coal production at its legacy PB Project in Jharkhand. This is the first operational project under the mine developer and operator (MDO) model in the CIL ecosystem. The PB Project has been awarded to Eagle Infra India Limited for a 25-year term. It is expected to produce 52 million tonnes of coal during its lifecycle. Most of this will be coking…

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India’s coal production rises to 86.24 MT in May 2025
By June 4, 2025October 28, 2025

India’s coal production rose to 86.24 million tonnes (MT) in May 2025, up from 83.96 MT in May 2024, reflecting steady growth in the sector. The Ministry of Coal attributed this to its focus on ensuring stable supply and operations. Captive and commercial mines produced 16.93 MT during May 2025, a sharp increase from 13.83 MT in the same period last year. This growth signals a stronger contribution from private and commercial players to India’s…

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