According to an official release by the Ministry of Coal, the government has taken an important step aimed at speeding up the exploration and operationalisation of coal mines amid the ongoing efforts to strengthen the coal sector and bring India closer to the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat
The Dhirauli Mine, owned by Mahan Energen Ltd., a subsidiary of Adani Power, boasts a peak production capacity of 6.5 MTPA, including 5 MTPA from open-cast mining and the remainder from underground operations. According to the geological report, the block has a gross geological reserve of 62
The session outlined the complete process for submission, evaluation, and approval of critical exploration documents, including Geological Report (GR) schemes, progress updates, compliance filings, and final GRs. This hands-on walkthrough provided stakeholders with greater clarity on the mod
The Ministry of Coal is set to launch a new Exploration Module for digital approval of coal block explorations on its Single Window Clearance System (SWCS) web portal on July 4, 2025.
The Ministry of Coal has identified four coking coal blocks while the Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDI) also will finalise a geological report (GR) for another 4 to 6 coking coal blocks in the coming months.