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Only two underground coal blocks receive bids in 12th auction round

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The Ministry of Coal’s Nominated Authority opened bids for six underground coal blocks under the 12th round of commercial coal auctions. Bids were received for only two blocks. Only two of the six blocks received bids, with a total of 14 bids submitted for these blocks. Both are non-coking coal blocks located in the Rajgamar Dipside region. Rajgamar Dipside (Deavnara) received 6 bids, while Rajgamar Dipside (South of Phulakdih Nala) attracted 8 bids. Eight companies…

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41 bids received for 11 coal blocks under 12th round of commercial auction

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The Ministry of Coal opened bids for the 12th round of commercial coal block auctions on June 16, 2025. Out of 22 coal blocks offered (excluding six underground blocks), bids were received for 11 blocks. A total of 41 bids were submitted, both online and offline. These included 38 bids for 8 coal blocks under the 12th round and 3 bids for 3 blocks under the second attempt of the 11th round. Phutamura block saw…

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Coal Ministry signs coal gasification agreements with three firms

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The Ministry of Coal (MoC) has signed coal gasification plant development and production agreements (CGPDPA) with three entities under Category II of the coal gasification financial incentive scheme.  The selected companies are Jindal Steel and Power Limited, New Era Cleantech Solution Private Limited, and Greta Energy and Metal Private Limited. Launched on January 24, 2024, the scheme has a total outlay of Rs 85 billion. It aims to facilitate 100 million tonnes of coal gasification…

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Coal import registration fee capped at Rs 500 under revised rules

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The Ministry of Coal has set a flat registration fee of Rs 500 per consignment under the coal import monitoring system (CIMS) portal, replacing the earlier slab-based structure that ranged from Rs 500 to Rs 1,00,000. The CIMS is a digital platform designed to track coal imports in real time. It helps the government collect data to frame policies aimed at reducing coal imports. Importers must register their coal consignments in the system before the…

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Ministry of Coal launches 11th round of commercial coal mine auctions

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The Ministry of Coal has launched the 11th round of commercial coal mine auctions, offering 27 coal blocks across Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Arunachal Pradesh, including one coking coal mine.  The blocks offered include both fully and partially explored mines.  Additionally, agreements with successful bidders from the 10th round have been finalised, with the operationalisation of these mines expected to generate annual revenue of Rs 1.45 billion.

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Coal Ministry selects applicants for coal gasification incentive scheme

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The Ministry of Coal has announced the selected applicants under its Financial Incentive Scheme for coal gasification.  In Category I, which supports government public sector undertakings and their joint ventures, the selected entities are Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited, Coal India Limited (CIL), and the CIL–GAIL Consortium.  Under Category III, aimed at demonstration projects and small-scale product-based plants, New Era Cleantech Solution Private Limited has been chosen.  The scheme, with a total financial outlay…

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Ministry of Coal initiates 10th round of commercial coal mine auctions

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The Ministry of Coal has commenced the 10th round of commercial coal mine auctions, offering five mines on the first day with combined geological reserves of 2,630.77 million tonnes and a peak-rated capacity of 12 million tonnes per annum. The fully explored New Patrapara South mine in Odisha was awarded to NLC India Limited. Partially explored mines in Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Odisha were allocated to Mineware Advisors, ACC Limited, Shreeji Nuravi, and JSW Energy…

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Ministry of Coal launches mine opening permission module on SWCS portal

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The Ministry of Coal has introduced a Mine Opening Permission module on the Single Window Clearance System (SWCS) portal to streamline and expedite the approval process for initiating coal mining operations. This digital initiative enhances transparency and efficiency by enabling online applications and real-time tracking, thereby reducing reliance on manual paperwork and minimizing delays.  The module is designed to encourage a more investment-friendly environment in the coal sector.

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Ministry of Coal releases report on overburden utilisation in the coal sector

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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 growth and environmental sustainability. The report outlines strategies for processing OB to produce manufactured sand (M-sand), which can be used…

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Ministry of Coal opens bids for 10th round and reattempts of 9th and 8th commercial coal mine auctions

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The Ministry of Coal has opened bids for the 10th round and the second attempt of the 9th and 8th rounds of commercial coal mine auctions. In the 10th round, 43 bids were received for 16 out of the 61 mines on offer.  However, in the second attempt of the 9th round, only 1 bid was submitted for the 5 mines available. No bids were received for the single mine offered in the second attempt…