Tag: Coal mining
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Coal India revises production target for FY’21
The coal major posted a 3 per cent decline in production to 37.36 million tonnes in July 2020.
August 8, 2020 -
Govt ends monopoly in coal sector, allows commercial mining on revenue sharing basis
This is being done to reduce import of substitutable coal and increase self-reliance in coal production.
May 16, 2020 -
After tax incentives, Centre brings big FDI reforms in manufacturing, digital media, single-brand retail
The Modi government has approved 100 per cent FDI in coal mining and associated infrastructure.
August 29, 2019 -
Talcher to produce 600 million tonnes of coal by 2030: MCL CMD
“Due attention is being given with chalking out plans to evacuate these amounts of coal by laying railways in the region.”
June 17, 2019 -
Citizens’ report urges halt on coal mining in Meghalaya
"All transportation orders be rescinded and no further transportation of coal be permitted. Any coal awaiting transportation should be taken over by the government and used for public sector undertakings."
January 14, 2019 -
Commercial coal mining may cut import bill by Rs 30,000 cr
The decision to allow commercial coal mining will not just boost production but also help save Rs 30,000 crore of imports, through the substitution of imported non-coking coal with domestic production, says Crisil. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) recently approved the methodology for auction of mines for sale of coal, under which the …
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March 6, 2018 -
Cabinet decision on commercial coal mining likely this month: Official
The proposal for commercial coal mining is expected to be cleared by the Union Cabinet this month and the auction of coal blocks is likely to commence by the end of this fiscal, an official said on Wednesday. “The decision will be taken this month by the Cabinet. Thereafter, of course, the process will begin. …
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November 8, 2017 -
Eight core industries’ output up 3.6% in May
The output of India's eight major industries during last month grew by 3.6 per cent from a rise of 2.8 per cent reported in April 2017, official data showed on Friday. The Eight Core Industries (ECI) data which represents the output of major industrial sectors like coal, steel, cement and electricity had grown by 5.2 …
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June 30, 2017 -
Commercial coal mining to lower power tariff: Coal Secretary
The opening up of commercial coal mining to private companies will bring in competition in the coal sector and reduce power tariff, a top official said on Thursday. "Let's begin by saying commercial coal mining is a very big reform in the coal sector and the idea is to bring in competition for the monopoly …
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April 27, 2017