Foundation for 12 million tonnes annual capacity coal plant laid in BokaroUnion Minister of State for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey laid the foundation for the Karo and Konar Coal Handling Plants, designed t...
07 Oct, 2024, 04.21 PM IST
Centre may seek nod for coal exchangeThe coal ministry is expected to seek approval for India's first coal trading exchange as part of its 100-day action plan. The exchange aim...
13 Jun, 2024, 12.22 AM IST
New coal transport plan to reduce congestion, costsThe government's logistics plan aims to enhance first-mile connectivity for coal, reduce congestion and cost of transport, complete rail co...
01 Mar, 2024, 12.58 AM IST
CIL initiates actions to fulfil all resources required to achieve 1 billion tonnes annual production targetCoal India Limited (CIL) has commenced measures to secure the necessary resources for achieving its target of producing one billion tonnes ...
04 Dec, 2023, 03.40 PM IST
Monsoon management plan in works to ensure coal at power plantsUnder the plan, coal companies will focus on evacuating coal through first-mile connectivity, deliver more from shallow areas, and develop ...
02 May, 2023, 11.27 PM IST
Coal ministry to take up additional 19 first mile connectivity projectsTo ensure efficient and environment-friendly coal evacuation, the government is working on the development of the National Coal Logistic Pl...
02 Jan, 2023, 05.18 PM IST
JSW Infra commissions Rs 1,300-cr Paradip East Quay coal terminalBuilt as a cape compliant terminal, it can handle capesize vessels once the dredging at the port is completed. The terminal has the capacit...
12 May, 2022, 04.28 PM IST
Coal India arm NCL plans capex of Rs 1,900 cr in FY23NCL is working on nine first mile connectivity (FMC) projects with an investment of Rs 3,174 crore. These projects will eliminate road tran...
11 May, 2022, 07.23 PM IST
India targets 1.2 billion ton coal production by 2023-24CIL has identified 15 projects with a capacity of about 160 MTPA (Million Tonnes per Annum) to be operated by Mine Developer cum Operator m...
09 Feb, 2022, 08.39 PM IST
Coal India to construct 21 railway sidings at cost of Rs 3,370 croreCIL underpinning for a cleaner environment in coal transportation has placed increased impetus on rail evacuation and would gradually migra...
28 Dec, 2020, 05.29 PM IST
Coal PSUs to adopt alternate transport methods to replace road transport in large mines: Pralhad JoshiThe minister, who chaired a meeting of the Consultative Committee on Coal & Mines Ministries on First Mile Connectivity projects, said firs...
14 Dec, 2020, 04.52 PM IST
CIL floats tenders for 35 mining projects identified for mechanised coal transportationWith reduced movement of coal-laden trucks on roads, it brings down dust pollution to the comfort of people residing in the proximity of th...
16 Nov, 2020, 04.21 PM IST
Coal India to invest Rs 15,700 crore in conveyor belts for movement between mines and wagonsIn the first phase, it will upgrade infrastructure at 35 mines, each with capacity of four million tonnes per annum (MTPA) or more at six s...
29 Jun, 2020, 05.21 PM IST
Coal India to invest RS 20,000 crore to switch over to mechanised loadingThe move is part of its thrust on green initiatives and upgradation of mechanised loading system in first-mile connectivity — coal-transpor...
25 Oct, 2019, 03.37 PM IST
Coal India to switch over to mechanised coal transportation by FY'24This initiative involves setting up of Coal Handling Plants with silos having rapid loading systems, which will have benefits like crushing...
24 Oct, 2019, 03.29 PM IST
Government taking steps for smooth transportation of coal: Anil SwarupGovt has decided to raise number of railway lines over next 5 yrs that will enable transportation of 1 bn tonnes of coal produced by CIL, S...
23 Nov, 2014, 12.33 PM IST
Budget 2014: Govt should take steps to ramp up coal production, says IPCL"Roadmap for private and foreign participation in domestic coal mining is needed," said IPCL Chairman.
07 Jul, 2014, 08.34 PM IST