In a significant development for India's mining sector, Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) has successfully transitioned its flagship Malanjkhand mine from open-cast to fully underground operations.
Realising the potential and benefits of underground mining, South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, is focusing on underground mining by using modern and safe technologies.
According to an official statement issued by the Ministry of Coal on Thursday, a high-level committee, chaired by the Director (Technical) from Coal India Limited (CIL), submitted its report to the Ministry, focusing on reducing the country's dependence on imports and promoting indigenous pr