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
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
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
NCL supplies 87 pc of total coal to power producers in FY21Northern Coalfields Ltd, the Singrauli-based miniratna company, surpassed its fiscal production milestone of 113 MT and produced 115.05 MT ...
05 Apr, 2021, 04.22 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
Despite lockdown, mining operations continue, scaled down by COVID-19 fearsWhile the 21-day lockdown has brought life to a standstill in most parts of the country, mining and transportation of ore continued in Odis...
26 Mar, 2020, 11.00 PM IST
Coal India upgrading mine transport facilitiesIt has hired Indian Port Rail Corp. (IPRCL) to build rail infrastructure, construct more sidings and improve connectivity with Indian Railw...
09 Mar, 2020, 06.51 AM 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 approves Rs 1,438-crore project for Paradip PortThe government today approved a Rs 1,439-crore project for mechanisation of three berths at Paradip port on public private partnership (PPP...
07 Oct, 2015, 04.19 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
- Over seven lakh tonnes of imported coal stuck at Navlakhi port
Around seven lakh metric tonnes of imported coal meant mainly for power plants remains stuck at Navlakhi port in Gujarat due to a closure n...
23 May, 2013, 09.44 PM IST