7 coal blocks auctioned recently have begun operations: Goyal

Last Updated: Thursday, July 23, 2015, 16:14

The minister further said at this stage it may not be possible to estimate the yield from all the 204 coal mines which were earlier deallocated.

7 coal blocks auctioned recently have begun operations: Goyal

Last Updated: Thursday, July 23, 2015, 16:14

The minister further said at this stage it may not be possible to estimate the yield from all the 204 coal mines which were earlier deallocated.

GVK Coal under debt burden of $885 million

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 21, 2015, 21:47

GVK Coal Developers, which owns mines in Australia, is burdened with USD 885 million of debt, according to GVK group's annual report.

Sebi clears Deccan Gold's rights issue plan

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 21, 2015, 14:37

Mineral exploration firm Deccan Gold Mines has received market regulator Sebi's approval to raise a little over Rs 44 crore through a rights issue.

Tomar directs RINL to check cost over runs, delay in expansion

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 18:23

"While reviewing the progress of modernisation and expansion, the Minister expressed concern over time and cost over runs and advised to conduct root cause analysis so that lapse, lack of foresight and other reasons could be pinpointed for avoidance in future," the statement added.

Tomar asks NMDC to raise output to meet 75 MT target by 2020

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 15:48

Tomar who had visited NMDC headquarters in Hyderabad to review its performance asked the PSU to focus on increasing iron ore production.

Govt transfers ECs of 19 coal blocks of total 29 so far

Last Updated: Monday, June 22, 2015, 16:31

The Centre has so far transferred the environment clearance (EC) of 19 coal blocks out of approved 29 mines from the earlier allottees to the new successful bidders including JSW Steel, GMR Chhattisgarh Energy, Jaypee Cement and Ambuja Cements among others.

Green panel defers clearance to NTPC's plant in MP

Last Updated: Friday, June 19, 2015, 20:50

After detailed deliberations, the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) opined that the mandatory firm coal linkage is not available for the project as the environment clearance and forest clearance for the coal block are not available.

Govt to auction 10 mines in 3rd tranche by August: Coal Secy

Last Updated: Thursday, June 4, 2015, 17:27

Government on Thursday said it will auction 10 coal mines in the third tranche with reserves of 858.19 million tonnes for steel, cement as well as captive power plants and the process will be completed by August end.

Govt asks Reliance Power to restrict Sasan coal output

Last Updated: Thursday, June 4, 2015, 15:42

The government has asked Reliance Power to restrict production from its coal mines in Moher and Moher Amlohri Extension blocks - linked to its Sasan ultra mega power project (UMPP) - to 16 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) from the current 20 MTPA.

Government to extend full support to Posco: Tomar

Last Updated: Sunday, May 31, 2015, 12:19

In the past few months, Posco officials has been meeting Ministers and officials regarding investment in India's steel sector.

India douses century-old coal fires as Modi seeks output boost

Last Updated: Sunday, May 31, 2015, 08:33

The burning deposits of Jharia, in Jharkhand state, are particularly prized because they are the only source of top quality steelmaking coal in the country. India spends $4 billion a year on importing that grade alone.