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03 Mar 2024

Coal Production From Captive, Commercial Mines Jumps By 27 Pc

As many as 91 mines have been successfully auctioned under commercial coal auctions, out of which seven mines have already commenced coal production.

Himanta Biswa Sarma

14 Dec 2022

'Mr CM, how much more will you loot?': Akhil Gogoi ATTACKS Assam CM over THIS

Akhil Gogoi demanded immediate action from the chief minister and also lodged a police complaint. The Tinsukia Regional Committee of All Adivasi Students Association of Assam also joined Gogoi in the police complaint. They alleged that the coal loaded in the truck which met with the accident was mined illegally.

13 Oct 2021

Modi govt’s reform push: Auction process of 40 new coal mines launched

In an official statement, the ministry stated that the step has been taken following the successful auction of 28 coal mines in the first two tranches and there shall be a total of 88 coal mines on offer at present."

Ministry of Coal

13 Oct 2021

Centre kickstarts auction process of 40 new coal mines

40 new coal mines will be auctioned. Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi said coal shortage was caused due to rains.

27 Sep 2021

Using drones in coal mines to improve safety

Autonomous drones could be used to improve safety in Queensland's underground coal mines. The technology is being trialled in a simulated mine in the north-east of the state, in the town of Mackay.

03 Nov 2019

70 labourers trapped in West Bengal's Asansol coal mines rescued after 15 hour

The workers went inside the mines at around 11 pm and were scheduled to come out at 7 am as per there shift timings. They were not able to come out because the lift stopped working due to the low pressure created inside.

06 Aug 2019

Coal Ministry starts process of auction of 27 coal mines

The last date of registration of bidder and sale of tender document is September 13 and bid due date is September 19, an official release said.

28 Dec 2018

DNA: Zee News at ground zero in Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya where 15 miners are trapped

Watch Zee News ground report from Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya where 15 miners are trapped since December 13. Will Meghalaya miners be saved?

28 Dec 2018

Deshhit: Will Meghalaya miners be saved; Navy divers, NDRF, IAF join rescue operation

A group of Indian Navy divers are deployed from Vishakhapatnam to join operations to rescue 15 miners trapped in a flooded rat-hole coal mine in Meghalaya since December 13. Will be Meghalaya miners be saved.

28 Dec 2018

Deshhit: Know top 20 deshhit news of today

This segment of Zee News brings to you top 20 news stories of the day. Watch this video for more information.

07 Aug 2017

Govt annuls 5th round of coal mines auction on tepid response

The government has annulled the fifth round of coal mines auction due to poor response from bidders.

31 May 2017

Priorities of coral and coal clash in Aussie Sunshine State

As many Australians grapple with how to save their Great Barrier Reef from global warming, others are preoccupied with building one of the world's biggest coal mines nearby.

28 May 2017

China's coal-rich province suspends mines development

The province said it will close down 18 collieries and cut 17 million tonnes of coal production capacity this year.

08 Sep 2016

India needs 4 times defence budget to meet 2020 coal target

The government has estimated that by the year 2020, India will need 1.5 billion tonnes of coal. But an IndiaSpend analysis of a recent report by Brookings India indicates that even by a generous estimate, the country`s need for coal will not exceed 1.2 billion tonnes over the next four years.

Coal India Limited

25 Aug 2016

Coal India Limited's 66 coal mine projects facing delays

State-owned CIL's 66 projects are facing delays due to reasons including land acquisition problem as well as rehabilitation and resettlement issues.

26 Jul 2016

CAG picks holes in coal mines auction by NDA govt

The CAG has picked holes in the e-auction of coal mines by the NDA government last year saying multiple bids by corporate groups through joint ventures or subsidiaries did not give an assurance that potential level of competition was achieved in the first two tranches.

25 Jul 2016

Government auditor suspects companies rigged 1st e-auction of coal blocks in 2015

25 Jul 2016

Rs 2,237-crore revenue generated from 74 coal mines: Govt

The government on Monday said a revenue of around Rs 2,237 crore has already been generated till May-end from the allocation of 74 coal mines.

18 Jul 2016

NTPC saves Rs 550 crore per month on coal rationalistion, import control

State-owned NTPC has achieved savings of approximately 30 paise per unit -- approximately Rs 550 crore per month -- on account of coal rationalisation and reduction in imports of fossil fuel, Parliament was informed on Monday.

21 Jun 2016

16 coal mines to be given to state-run units by September

The government will allocate 16 coal mines to state-run utilities for commercial mining by September, Coal Secretary Anil Swarup said on Tuesday.

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