In May 2024, India's coal production reached 83.91 million tonnes on a provisional basis, exhibiting a growth rate of 10.15 per cent compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, as per a release from the Ministry of Coal.
According to the press release by the Ministry of Coal, a Sub-Group mechanism, comprising representatives from the Ministry of Power, Ministry of Coal, Ministry of Railways, and power generating companies, has played a crucial role in maintaining this steady supply.
According to a press release by the Ministry of Coal, during April 2024, Coal India Limited (CIL), the state-owned coal mining company, achieved a coal production of 61.78 MT (Provisional), marking a growth of 7.31 per cent compared to the same period last year when it produced 57.57 MT.
State-owned companies operating in the coal sector have made capital expenditure spending worth Rs 22,448 crore as of February of 2023-24, overshooting the target of Rs 21,030 crore.
According to a press release by the Ministry of Coal, this growth, as per the Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) (Base Year 2011-12), underscores the pivotal role played by the coal industry in propelling the nation's economic progress.
Chhattisgarh-based Coal India subsidiary South Eastern Coalfield Limited's Gevra mine is set to become the largest coal mine in Asia the environmental clearance it received to expand production capacity to 70 million tons per annum from the current 52.5 million tons, as per a Ministry of Coa
According to provisional data released by the ministry, the month witnessed robust growth in both production and dispatch figures, highlighting the industry's resilience and commitment to supporting the nation's economic growth.
According to a press release by the Ministry of Coal, the period from April 1, 2023 to February 29, 2024 witnessed a notable surge, with coal production reaching 126.80 million metric tonnes (MT) and dispatch hitting 128.88 MT.
According to a press release by the Ministry of Coal, this surge underscores India's strides towards self-reliance in the coal sector, contributing significantly to the country's energy demands.
According to S&P Global Commodity Insights, despite a 7.2 per cent decline compared to the same week in the previous year, all major coal-producing regions in the US experienced a surge in output compared to the prior week. The Central Appalachia (CAPP) region led the way with an impress
According to Fitch Ratings, this revision, marking a 2.7 per cent decrease from the previous month's estimate, reflects the ongoing shift in the energy landscape.
In December 2023, the total coal production from captive and commercial coal mines was 14.04 MT, up by 38 per cent from 10.14 MT in the same month of the previous year.