According to the report, the total number of large players in this segment, at present, is around 10-15.

In 2018-19, the state-run miner got premiums of 58-92% in forward and spot markets over the notified price and the average price per tonne ...

For the full fiscal year, price realised from fuel sales agreements fell about 3% as it had to deliver more coal to power plants to meet ad...

The government’s push for rural electrification is also expected to add to power demand that will exert supply pressure on coal.

The 43-year stranglehold on coal mining has loosened now. However, it is yet to be seen if private miners will get access to the mines that...

Steel experts too believe that the landed price of raw materials is an important area to focus on.

Blocks on offer would be difficult to exploit & costly to operate; after adding royalty, costs are likely to go up and miners may find it d...

CIL, which accounts for over 80 per cent of domestic coal production, will put on offer three million tonnes in the third round.

As it gears up to meet 1 billion output target, state-owned CIL is planning to acquire coal mines in South Africa in partnership with local...

The government is re-examining "outlier" bids for the 33 mines auctioned so far, Coal Secretary Anil Swarup said.

Since royalty for most minerals is computed on an ad valorem basis, these mineral rich states will get lower realisation.

Floor price for such auctions would be based on market value, and the ore used for captive purposes only. No sale/export would be permissib...