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Ministry of Coal to launch 14th round of commercial mine auctions
By October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

The Ministry of Coal is set to launch the 14th round of commercial coal mine auctions, opening a new phase in India’s coal sector liberalisation. The round will offer a mix of fully and partially explored blocks under revised terms designed to attract wider participation from established industry players as well as new entrants. A…

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Ministry of Coal releases report on overburden utilisation in the coal sector
By October 24, 2024October 24, 2024

The Ministry of Coal has published the high-powered expert committee (HPEC) report on the gainful utilisation of overburden (OB) in the coal sector. The HPEC, comprising experts from various ministries, NITI Aayog, and coal companies, examined ways to repurpose OB—typically composed of soil, rock, and other discarded materials during coal mining—into valuable resources for economic…

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