Mineral-rich states identify 200 mines for auction

Last Updated: Sunday, April 5, 2015, 13:28

The development comes against the backdrop of government auctioning 33 coal blocks so far to garner a massive over Rs 2 lakh crore.

Govt makes green norms easier for new coal block allottees

Last Updated: Thursday, April 2, 2015, 18:55

In a bid to expedite operations from the recently allocated coal mines, the Environment Ministry has allowed transfer of environment clearances granted to the previous allottees to new owners without any fresh approval.

3rd round of coal auction later this month; 16 mines on block

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 1, 2015, 22:09

After the success of two rounds of coal blocks auction, the government on Wednesday said the third round for 16 mines will begin later this month.

UPA must explain money lost in coal allocations: PM Modi

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 1, 2015, 17:50

Terming the recent Rs 2-lakh crore coal auction as a major success, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the previous UPA government should explain where did the money go when it had allocated 204 mines.

Govt asks previous mines allottees to clear stock by April 8

Last Updated: Sunday, March 29, 2015, 11:14

Government has asked all the previous allottees of coal mines to remove by April 8 the dry fuel extracted till March 31, paving the way for smooth handover of the blocks to successful bidders.

Identifying 15-20 mines to be auctioned: Goyal

Last Updated: Thursday, March 26, 2015, 14:34

The government has recently auctioned 33 coal blocks in two phases.

CIL may surpass 1 bn tonne production target by 2020: Goyal

Last Updated: Thursday, March 26, 2015, 13:51

With the production of thermal coal on the rise, the government is hopeful that state-owned Coal India will surpass its one billion tonne excavation target by 2020.

Govt allots 38 coal mines to central, state PSUs

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 24, 2015, 19:49

The government on Tuesday allotted 38 mines to central and state public sector units including power major NTPC, DVC and steel giant SAIL.

Govt to allot coal mines to PSUs today

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 24, 2015, 11:44

After two rounds of auctioning of coal blocks for private companies, the government will today allot mines to central and state PSUs.

Govt all set to auction 15-20 coal mines next month

Last Updated: Monday, March 23, 2015, 22:52

The government is all set to auction another set of 15-20 coal blocks next month following passage of the coal mines bill in Parliament.

Coal mines auction: Govt rejects bids of Jindal Steel, Balco

Last Updated: Saturday, March 21, 2015, 10:07

The government has cancelled bids of Jindal Steel and Power and BALCO for four coal blocks amid speculation of cartelisation.

India rejects low winning bids for 4 "outlier" coal mines

Last Updated: Saturday, March 21, 2015, 09:32

Although the winning bids for the nine mines were the highest in their individual auctions, they were low by comparison with the winning bids for other similar blocks.